Enrich your career in the music industry with this advanced-level qualification. You'll get the specialised skills needed to become an assistant sound engineer or composer.
CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry
Subsidised | $11,120 - $13,825 |
Concession | $10,080 - $12,785 |
Full fee | $14,625 - $17,330 |
International | $17,500 |
Get your break in the music industry sooner with this advanced level qualification. This course will give you access to industry-standard studios and the foundation skills needed to operate equipment and software.
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.
You'll be trained to develop sound designs; create a final sound balance; set up and operate lighting cues and effects; mix recorded music; edit sounds; and manage audio for outdoor events. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you one-on-one guidance to prepare you for a career in the music industry.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an assistant sound engineer or composer. It will also give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further training in the field.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be $144 for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
Students in the Greater Brisbane area wishing to continue their studies can take advantage of our partnership with the University of Canberra. Successful completion of your diploma will automatically qualify you for a provisional place in the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) with up to one year of credit.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBCRT501Originate and develop conceptsUnit code: BSBCRT501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level. |
Originate and develop concepts | |
CUACMP501Manage copyright arrangementsUnit code: CUACMP501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, manage and apply individual or collaborative copyright arrangements for original works. |
Manage copyright arrangements | |
CUAIND402Provide freelance servicesUnit code: CUAIND402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. |
Provide freelance services | |
CUAPPR505Establish and maintain safe creative practiceUnit code: CUAPPR505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice. |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Greater Brisbane | ||
CUALGT403Set up and operate lighting cues and effectsUnit code: CUALGT403 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects. |
Set up and operate lighting cues and effects | |
CUASOU301Undertake live audio operationsUnit code: CUASOU301 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret audio production requirements, participate in technical run-throughs and operate professional audio equipment during live performances in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Undertake live audio operations | |
CUASOU401Mix live audioUnit code: CUASOU401 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live shows in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Mix live audio | |
CUASOU402Manage audio input sourcesUnit code: CUASOU402 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and manage microphones and other audio input sources for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Manage audio input sources | |
CUASOU405Record soundUnit code: CUASOU405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound and supervise sound recording operations. |
Record sound | |
CUASOU407Edit soundUnit code: CUASOU407 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material to meet production requirements. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, making technically accurate sound edits, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. |
Edit sound | |
CUASOU409Mix recorded musicUnit code: CUASOU409 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix music that has been recorded live or in a studio. It involves balancing all instrumentals, vocals and recorded/imported sounds, and adding effects. |
Mix recorded music | |
CUASOU501Manage audio operations for outdoor eventsUnit code: CUASOU501 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events where factors such as weather conditions can significantly affect operations. |
Manage audio operations for outdoor events | |
CUASOU502Manage the operation of stage monitor systemsUnit code: CUASOU502 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events. |
Manage the operation of stage monitor systems | |
CUASOU503Develop sound designsUnit code: CUASOU503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an overall sound design from production briefs. |
Develop sound designs | |
CUASOU504Produce sound recordingsUnit code: CUASOU504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings. |
Produce sound recordings | |
CUASOU506Create a final sound balanceUnit code: CUASOU506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production. |
Create a final sound balance | |
Sunshine Coast | ||
CUASOU301Undertake live audio operationsUnit code: CUASOU301 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret audio production requirements, participate in technical run-throughs and operate professional audio equipment during live performances in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Undertake live audio operations | |
CUASOU303Repair and maintain audio equipmentUnit code: CUASOU303 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic repairs to, and maintain, audio equipment and accessories used in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures. |
Repair and maintain audio equipment | |
CUASOU401Mix live audioUnit code: CUASOU401 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live shows in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Mix live audio | |
CUASOU402Manage audio input sourcesUnit code: CUASOU402 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and manage microphones and other audio input sources for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Manage audio input sources | |
CUASOU405Record soundUnit code: CUASOU405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound and supervise sound recording operations. |
Record sound | |
CUASOU407Edit soundUnit code: CUASOU407 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material to meet production requirements. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, making technically accurate sound edits, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. |
Edit sound | |
CUASOU409Mix recorded musicUnit code: CUASOU409 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix music that has been recorded live or in a studio. It involves balancing all instrumentals, vocals and recorded/imported sounds, and adding effects. |
Mix recorded music | |
CUASOU501Manage audio operations for outdoor eventsUnit code: CUASOU501 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events where factors such as weather conditions can significantly affect operations. |
Manage audio operations for outdoor events | |
CUASOU502Manage the operation of stage monitor systemsUnit code: CUASOU502 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events. |
Manage the operation of stage monitor systems | |
CUASOU503Develop sound designsUnit code: CUASOU503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an overall sound design from production briefs. |
Develop sound designs | |
CUASOU504Produce sound recordingsUnit code: CUASOU504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings. |
Produce sound recordings | |
CUASOU506Create a final sound balanceUnit code: CUASOU506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production. |
Create a final sound balance | |
Gold Coast | ||
CUALGT403Set up and operate lighting cues and effectsUnit code: CUALGT403 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects. |
Set up and operate lighting cues and effects | |
CUAMCP501Compose music using electronic mediaUnit code: CUAMCP501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compose a range of musical pieces using electronic music equipment and software. |
Compose music using electronic media | |
CUAMLT501Refine aural perception skillsUnit code: CUAMLT501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to improve aural perception skills. |
Refine aural perception skills | |
CUASOU401Mix live audioUnit code: CUASOU401 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live shows in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Mix live audio | |
CUASOU403Manage audio system control networksUnit code: CUASOU403 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up a basic data network for remote control and distribution of digital system processing (DSP) audio in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Manage audio system control networks | |
CUASOU404Manage wireless audio operationsUnit code: CUASOU404 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to specify, fit and operate radio microphones and in-ear wireless monitors for performers in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Manage wireless audio operations | |
CUASOU405Record soundUnit code: CUASOU405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound and supervise sound recording operations. |
Record sound | |
CUASOU407Edit soundUnit code: CUASOU407 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material to meet production requirements. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, making technically accurate sound edits, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. |
Edit sound | |
CUASOU409Mix recorded musicUnit code: CUASOU409 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix music that has been recorded live or in a studio. It involves balancing all instrumentals, vocals and recorded/imported sounds, and adding effects. |
Mix recorded music | |
CUASOU502Manage the operation of stage monitor systemsUnit code: CUASOU502 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events. |
Manage the operation of stage monitor systems | |
CUASOU504Produce sound recordingsUnit code: CUASOU504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings. |
Produce sound recordings | |
CUASOU506Create a final sound balanceUnit code: CUASOU506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production. |
Create a final sound balance |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 24 January 2022 | 1 year | Full time 4 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $17,330 Subsidised: $13,825 Concession: $12,785 |
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Coomera | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $14,625 Subsidised: $11,120 Concession: $10,080 |
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South Bank | 24 January 2022 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $17,500 |
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Coomera | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Mixed mode | International: $17,500 |
Coomera | 24 January 2022 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Mixed mode | International: $17,500 |
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