VET Music Qualifications

About This Qualification

The Certificate II in Music prepares learners to perform a range of tasks in the music industry, using practical elements and fundamental operational knowledge in environments that require foundational skills in music performance, music making or composition, sound production or music business.

The program is suited to learners with an interest in music who are keen to develop their skills as a musician or producer with the aim to perform, use music technology and be involved with live music events. Career and pathways opportunities may lead to roles such as studio assistant, performer or session musician, entry level producer, stagehand, songwriter, and road crew.

Core

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

Elective

CUAMCP211 Incorporate technology into music making
CUAMLT202 Apply knowledge of music culture to music making
CUAMLT211 Develop musical ideas and knowledge
CUAMPF111 Develop skills to play or sing music
CUAMPF112 Perform simple musical parts in ensembles
CUAMPF211 Perform simple musical pieces
CUAMPF212 Incorporate music technology into performances
CUAMPF213 Perform simple repertoire in ensembles
CUAMPF214 Perform music from simple written notation
CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
CUASOU212 Perform basic sound editing
CUASOU213 Assist with sound recordings
CUASOU214 Mix sound in a broadcasting environment
CUASOU303 Repair and maintain audio equipment
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
CUADES201 Follow a design process
CUADIG211 Maintain interactive content
CUARES201 Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication
CUASTA212 Assist with bump in and bump out of shows
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

About This Qualification

The Certificate IV in Music allows learners wishing to advance their existing skills and enter the music industry to develop a wide range of competencies in varied work contexts, apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

The program is designed to build upon well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in music performance, music creation and composition, sound production or music business, giving learners the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

Depending on the electives chosen, schools can choose to offer a general Certificate IV in Music (without a specialisation) or a Creation and Composition specialisation with COSAMP. Career and pathways opportunities may lead to roles such as singer/songwriter, studio assistant, music marketing and promotions officer, session musician, booking agent (music), arranger, broadcaster and sound & lighting technician.

Core

BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements
CUAIND411 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAMWB402 Manage feedback on creative practice

Elective

CUAMCP311 Create simple musical compositions
CUAMCP312 Write song lyrics
CUAMCP313 Create simple musical pieces using music technology
CUAMCP412 Compose musical pieces
CUAMPF411 Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF412 Develop and apply stagecraft skills
CUAMPF414 Perform music as part of a group
CUAMPF416 Perform music as a soloist
CUAMLT311 Develop and apply aural perception skills
CUASOU317 Record and mix basic music demos
CUAMCP311 Create simple musical compositions
CUAMCP312 Write song lyrics
CUASOU419 Mix recorded music
CUAMCP411 Develop techniques for arranging music
CUASOU212 Perform basic sound editing
CUASOU306 Operate sound reinforcement systems
CUASOU331 Undertake live audio operations
CUASOU312 Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory
CUASOU321 Mix music in studio environments
CUASOU412 Manage audio input sources
CUAWRT503 Write about music