Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

read and understand relevant sources of information

set down music in a required format

seek and respond positively to constructive feedback on work in progress

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of interpreting music structures

problemsolving skills sufficient to

troubleshoot music notation problems

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

set work goals

gather information onmusicalstyleselementsandformsstructures

work to deadlines

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work to personal goals

seek expert assistance when problems arise

learning skills sufficient to notate music accurately

technical skills sufficient to

apply knowledge of musical forms in the selected specialisation to written music

interpret musical elements to provide appropriate musical outcomes in performance

accurately analyse scales chord sequences and music systems rhythms time signatures and beat patterns of musical organisation relevant to specialisation

Required knowledge

sound understanding of musicianship issues including

repertoire relevant to chosen musical specialisation

musical protocols and customs for notating music relevant to chosen music specialisation

songwriting techniques

genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions in written notation

interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions found within music notation

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

notate music accurately

adhere to the conventions of music notation within the selected style

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a selection of notated music for investigation

access to industrycurrent software and hardware for setting down music relevant to thecandidates selectedmusical styles

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation or video recording of the candidates ability to notate music

written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUSMCPA Compose simple songs or musical pieces

CUSMCP301A Compose simple songs or musical pieces

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMPFA Perform music from written notation

CUSMPF410A Perform music from written notation.

Primary style may include:

Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures may include:

Form and music structures may include:

Dynamics and expression marks may include:

Music-writing conventions may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Format may be: