Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for performance practice

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan own practice time

setskilldevelopment goals

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

listening skills sufficient to

monitor and adjust intonation as required

develop a sense of relative pitch

use appropriate sound and tone production

produce a controlled sound with variations in tone as required

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of producing sounds in a range of ways appropriate to selected musical style and repertoire

learning skills in the context of

improving vocal techniques and expression through practice

using knowledge of relative pitch to analyse and memorise repertoire

technical skills sufficient touse a range of vocal techniques

Required knowledge

sound understanding of

industry and musical terminology

human anatomy and physiology as they relate to the physical process of singing

qualities of vocal production belonging to each register

techniques for caring for the voice

repertoire relevant to area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing vocal techniques

OHS principles as they apply to singing

relevant legislation

preventative practice against damage to the voice

correct posture

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

confidently perform at least three songs that demonstrate an ability to achieve the required sound

do vocal warmups and warmdowns

perform a second messa di voce

learn and practise to improve own performance

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to suitable acoustic space

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

observation of practice or performance sessions where the candidate is singing

written or oral questioning on technical development strategies planning and goals with respect to developing vocal techniques

video andor audio recordings of performances or practice sessions where the candidate is singing

selfevaluation sheets

samples of work plans for private practice sessions

case studies and scenarios as a basis to discuss issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing vocal techniques

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare for performances

CUSMPF302A Prepare for performances

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPFA Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

CUSMPF402A Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

CUSMPFA Develop repertoire as part of a backup group

CUSMPF403A Develop repertoire as part of a backup group

CUSMPFA Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Aspects of the human voice to consider may include:

Range and scope may include:

Repertoire may include:

Physical problems may include:

Ways to avoid physical problems may include:

Strategies may include:

Techniques may include:

Music knowledge may include:

Exercises may include:

Memorising repertoire may involve:

Ancillary skills may include: