This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate own work and/or that of a team.
Job roles
composer
instrumentalist
vocalist.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
3 core units,
7 Group A units
6 elective units
3 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below.
The remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the Group A and Group B units listed below or any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.
No more than 3 Group A or Group B units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive:
Certificate IV qualification in music, e.g. CUS40109 Certificate IV in Music
extensive vocational experience in music practice.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the music industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
obtaining and interpreting information to ensure currency of work practice
sharing industry information with colleagues and peers
consulting with staff and promoting a safe workplace
negotiating deals and achieving agreed outcomes
interpreting the needs and rights of relevant parties
Teamwork
working effectively in a team and acknowledging cultural protocols
working with relevant parties when negotiating deals
working cooperatively with other performers and music personnel
discussing program requirements in a collaborative manner
Problem-solving
analysing relevant workplace data in order to identify hazards, and to assess and control risks
dealing with complex and non-routine difficulties
interpreting relevant legislation to complete copyright documentation
solving problems arising from negotiating deals
establishing and maintaining personal financial and work recordkeeping systems
developing personal budgets and monitoring income and expenditure against budgets
Initiative and enterprise
interpreting musical structures and elements to enhance musical outcomes in performance
interpreting creative work from written notation
interpreting expression and stylistic conventions from written music
recovering errors with minimal disruption to performance
achieving own individual style of musical expression
Planning and organising
monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance
planning work tasks in a logical sequence
setting work and practice goals
researching information on musical styles, elements and forms or structures
preparing and circulating personal portfolios to potential clients or employers
planning for contingencies
Self-management
working to personal goals
preparing self for performance
seeking expert assistance when problems arise
maintaining an appropriate standard of personal presentation in an audition context
demonstrating reliability in all agreed work commitments
Learning
identifying opportunities to maintain and enhance industry knowledge
seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice into own professional practice
practising strategically to overcome specific technical, expressive or sound-production problems
using feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses in technique to improve own technical facility
extending appropriate repertoire knowledge
Technology
storing and retrieving relevant workplace data
using documentation systems for preparing formal contracts and recording and storing copyright agreements
discriminating and adjusting pitch to produce the required sound
producing planned sound consistently across a wide dynamic range