Required skills

listening skills in the context of recognising how more advanced intervals chords scales and chord progressions are used in music

communication skills sufficient to

read and understand relevant sources of information

discuss with peers ideas and techniques associated with auralperception skills

seek and respond to feedback on own skill development

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of analysing and recognising music structures and elements

problemsolving skills sufficient to

troubleshoot difficulties connected with the aural recognition of music

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

set goals and plan own skill development

research information onmusicalstyleselementsandformsstructures

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work to personal goals

seek expert assistance when problems arise

learning skills sufficient to aurally recognise music structures accurately

technical skills sufficient to accurately analyse

scales

chord sequences and music systems

rhythms

time signatures

beat patterns of musical organisation relevant to specialisation

Required knowledge

musicianship including

welldeveloped understanding of repertoire relevant to chosen musical specialisation

welldeveloped understanding of musical protocols and customs for listening to music relevant to the music specialisation

deep awareness of genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions

sophisticated aural recognition and interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions in music

welldeveloped understanding of musical form in the selected specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of improving auralperception skills

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

hear and recognise complex music structures accurately

adhere to the conventions of music language and terminology within selected styles

apply auralperception skills to own music practice

plan and monitor progress in refining own auralperception skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a selection of recorded or performed music for investigation and skill development

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

opportunities to demonstrate improvement in auralperception skills

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation or video recording of the candidates ability to aurally recognise complex music structures

evaluation of candidates plan for improving own auralperception skills including evidence of monitoring progress against goals

discussion andor case studies to determine candidates ability to deal with challenges that arise in the context of improving auralperception skills

written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit and to assess the refinement of auralperception skills

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCPA Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCPA Compose music for screen

CUSMCP502A Compose music for screen

CUSMPFA Develop technical skills and expand repertoire

CUSMPF506A Develop technical skills and expand repertoire.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Applications of aural-perception skills may include:

Music structures may include:

Genres and styles may include:

Conventions of language and terminology may relate to:

Music-writing conventions may include: