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.
CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry
Subsidised | $540 - $640 |
Concession | $540 - $640 |
Full fee | $5,005 - $5,380 |
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.
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.
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.
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BSBWHS201Contribute to health and safety of self and othersUnit code: BSBWHS201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes. |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others | |
CUACMP301Implement copyright arrangementsUnit code: CUACMP301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement individual or collaborative copyright arrangements including sourcing copyright information, gaining clearance to use other people’s material, protecting material from unauthorised use and applying copyright notices for creative works. |
Implement copyright arrangements | |
CUAIND303Work effectively in the music industryUnit code: CUAIND303 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in the music industry. |
Work effectively in the music industry | |
CUAMLT302Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practiceUnit code: CUAMLT302 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of music genres and styles to music industry work and learning. |
Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
BSBWRT301Write simple documentsUnit code: BSBWRT301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document. |
Write simple documents | |
CUAMCP301Compose simple songs or musical piecesUnit code: CUAMCP301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply musical styles and conventions to the composition of simple songs or musical pieces. |
Compose simple songs or musical pieces | |
CUAMLT303Notate musicUnit code: CUAMLT303 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. |
Notate music | |
CUAMPF203Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing musicUnit code: CUAMPF203 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to extend elementary skill development in singing or playing a musical instrument, and to perform simple repertoire as part of an ensemble. |
Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music | |
CUAMPF301Develop technical skills in performanceUnit code: CUAMPF301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build on basic technical skills in a chosen area of music specialisation, and to perform simple repertoire. |
Develop technical skills in performance | |
CUAMPF302Prepare for performancesUnit code: CUAMPF302 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use practice time to prepare for performances. |
Prepare for performances | |
CUASOU306Operate sound reinforcement systemsUnit code: CUASOU306 |
Operate sound reinforcement systems | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
CUAMCP301Compose simple songs or musical piecesUnit code: CUAMCP301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply musical styles and conventions to the composition of simple songs or musical pieces. |
Compose simple songs or musical pieces | |
CUAMCP303Develop simple musical pieces using electronic mediaUnit code: CUAMCP303 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and use computer based technology to develop simple musical pieces. |
Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media | |
CUAMLT301Develop and apply aural perception skillsUnit code: CUAMLT301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to aurally recognise simple structures and components of music. |
Develop and apply aural perception skills | |
CUAMLT303Notate musicUnit code: CUAMLT303 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. |
Notate music | |
CUAMPF201Play or sing simple musical piecesUnit code: CUAMPF201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform a simple musical sequence or piece. |
Play or sing simple musical pieces | |
CUASOU201Develop basic audio skills and knowledgeUnit code: CUASOU201 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete basic audio tasks in a range of production contexts. |
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge | |
CUASOU307Record and mix a basic music demoUnit code: CUASOU307 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, record and mix a basic music demonstration (demo). It applies to individuals who work collaboratively with performers to produce basic music recordings that are intended for limited circulation or reference purposes, rather than general public release. |
Record and mix a basic music demo |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Cairns | 01 February 2021 | 6 months | Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $5,005 Subsidised: $540 Concession: $540 |
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 3 days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,380 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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