CUA30920

Certificate III in Music

Start your career in music with this entry-level course that will help you get your big break as a musician or assistant music manager.

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TIME 6 months / Full Time NEXT START DATE 11 Jul 2022

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On Campus TAFE at School

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$550 - $660

Subsidised

$550 - $660

Full Fee

$5,515

TAFE at School Full Fee

$2,805

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Course overview

Kick start your career in the music industry with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you access to industry-standard studios and the foundation skills needed to operate equipment and software, and record and mix music.

The creative arts industry plays an important role in Australia's economy. According to the Australian Government's MySkills service, it contributes over $10 billion to the our economy and employs nearly 100,000 people. The emergence of new technologies and wide range of job prospects available mean this is an exciting industry to be a part of.

Learn how to protect your music with copyright arrangements, notate music, compose music using electronic media, and develop technical skills in performance. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an assistant music manager, assistant sound mixer or give you the skills to be a successful working musician.

What can I do?

Assistant Music Manager
Assistant Sound Mixer
Working Musician

Course outcome:

CUA30920 Certificate III in Music

Get your break

From Q Music award winners to Aria chart toppers and successful touring musicians, our hall of fame is forever growing. With a combination of state-of-the-art studios, and teachers with strong industry connections, our students are equipped with the know-how to get their big break.

Industry-standard studios

Students have access to four soundproofed rehearsal rooms with vocal PA and backline gear and a live performance space with a full line array sound system and professional lighting rig. Our main studio is a world-class recording facility with an SSL Duality mixing desk, offering the best in analogue and digital recording.

What you will study.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CUACMP311

Implement copyright arrangements

UNIT CODE :
CUACMP311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement individual or collaborative copyright arrangements.
UNIT NAME
Implement copyright arrangements

UNIT CODE
CUAIND313

Work effectively in the music industry

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the music industry.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the music industry

UNIT CODE
CUAIND314

Plan a career in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND314

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate career opportunities in the creative arts industry, including personal skills analysis and portfolio development.
UNIT NAME
Plan a career in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP311

Create simple musical compositions

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple musical compositions, which may include songs or musical pieces.
UNIT NAME
Create simple musical compositions

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP312

Write song lyrics

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write song lyrics for a range of styles, genres and purposes.
UNIT NAME
Write song lyrics

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP313

Create simple musical pieces using music technology

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and use electronic media and computer-based technology to create simple musical pieces.
UNIT NAME
Create simple musical pieces using music technology

UNIT CODE
CUAMLT311

Develop and apply aural perception skills

UNIT CODE :
CUAMLT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply methods for aurally recognising simple structures and components of music.
UNIT NAME
Develop and apply aural perception skills

UNIT CODE
CUAMLT313

Develop musical notation skills

UNIT CODE :
CUAMLT313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set down music in a notated form, by hand or using computer-based music notation applications.
UNIT NAME
Develop musical notation skills

UNIT CODE
CUAMPF213

Perform simple repertoire in ensembles

UNIT CODE :
CUAMPF213

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to extend basic skill development in singing or playing a musical instrument, and to perform simple repertoire as part of an ensemble.
UNIT NAME
Perform simple repertoire in ensembles

UNIT CODE
CUAMPF311

Develop technical skills for musical performances

UNIT CODE :
CUAMPF311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build on basic technical skills in a chosen area of music specialisation.
UNIT NAME
Develop technical skills for musical performances

UNIT CODE
CUAMPF312

Prepare for musical performances

UNIT CODE :
CUAMPF312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for musical performances, including practising a selected instrument and/or voice.
UNIT NAME
Prepare for musical performances

Greater Brisbane / North and Far North Queensland

Greater Brisbane / North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP311

Create simple musical compositions

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple musical compositions, which may include songs or musical pieces.
UNIT NAME
Create simple musical compositions

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP313

Create simple musical pieces using music technology

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and use electronic media and computer-based technology to create simple musical pieces.
UNIT NAME
Create simple musical pieces using music technology

UNIT CODE
CUAMLT311

Develop and apply aural perception skills

UNIT CODE :
CUAMLT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply methods for aurally recognising simple structures and components of music.
UNIT NAME
Develop and apply aural perception skills

UNIT CODE
CUAMLT313

Develop musical notation skills

UNIT CODE :
CUAMLT313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set down music in a notated form, by hand or using computer-based music notation applications.
UNIT NAME
Develop musical notation skills

UNIT CODE
CUAMPF311

Develop technical skills for musical performances

UNIT CODE :
CUAMPF311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build on basic technical skills in a chosen area of music specialisation.
UNIT NAME
Develop technical skills for musical performances

UNIT CODE
CUAMPF312

Prepare for musical performances

UNIT CODE :
CUAMPF312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for musical performances, including practising a selected instrument and/or voice.
UNIT NAME
Prepare for musical performances

UNIT CODE
CUASOU211

Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU211

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete basic audio tasks in different production contexts.
UNIT NAME
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

UNIT CODE
CUASOU317

Record and mix basic music demos

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU317

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, record and mix a basic music demonstration (demo).
UNIT NAME
Record and mix basic music demos

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	11 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

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Coomera	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	11 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Concession: $550 Subsidised: $550 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Coomera	30 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time 1 day per week	Classroom	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,805 Apply

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South Bank	11 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

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Coomera	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

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Cairns	11 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Concession: $550 Subsidised: $550 Full fee: $5,515 Apply

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Certificate III in Music (CUA30920)

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Certificate III in Music

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

North and Far North Queensland
For entry into this course, you do not need previous practical music or theory experience. Only genuine interest in learning music is required.

It is highly recommended that students are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.

Mature age learners who wish to strengthen their musicianship and theory knowledge or update their industry knowledge are welcome.

Students may be required to attend an informal music audition (either instrumental or vocal) and a personal interview with a member of the teaching staff prior to enrolment.

Greater Brisbane
You must be able to sing and/or play an instrument to enrol in this program.

You will be required to submit an electronic portfolio with your enrolment application. Include the following in your portfolio:

A video recording of you playing and/or singing a musical piece/instrument.
Approximately a 250 word written explanation of the below points, included in this should also identify the areas of music you are most interested in.
- A reflection on the musical piece you have submitted (this could be on the composition itself, or the performance)
- The software and hardware used to create the recordings
- The music performance techniques used through the performance.

Submit your electronic portfolio via email to the Creative Arts Faculty email - creativearts.digitaldesign@tafe.qld.edu.au

It is highly recommended that you are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.

Resources Required

No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University Pathways.

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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