Take the first step towards a career in the music industry with this entry-level course. Develop the foundation skills needed to work as a junior sound assistant or music assistant.
CUA20615 Certificate II in Music Industry
Full fee | $2,500 |
Take the first step towards a career in the music industry with this entry-level course. Develop the foundation skills you need to work as a junior sound assistant or music assistant. Advances in recording technology have allowed musicians and composers to record and publish their own music. Artists with these multidisciplinary skills will be well placed to succeed in this dynamic industry.
This course will give you a basic knowledge of the music, performing arts, and creative arts industries. From the electives you choose you can start to develop skills in music literacy, musical performance, or audio and sound production. At TAFE Queensland, our teachers are industry professionals, meaning you learn from the best, and in our state of the art facilities.
This course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required for entry-level work in the music industry. You will also be prepared to pursue further studies.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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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 | |
CUAIND201Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledgeUnit code: CUAIND201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply basic creative arts industry knowledge to industry practices, including industry structures and operations, employment obligations and opportunities, the impact of new technology, and identification of industry laws and regulations. |
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge | |
BSBWOR203Work effectively with othersUnit code: BSBWOR203 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict. |
Work effectively with others |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Performance Stream | ||
CUAMPF101Develop skills to play or sing musicUnit code: CUAMPF101 |
Develop skills to play or sing music | |
CUAMCP201Incorporate technology into music makingUnit code: CUAMCP201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use technology effectively in making music for the music, screen, media and entertainment industries. |
Incorporate technology into music making | |
CUAMLT201Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skillsUnit code: CUAMLT201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop music knowledge by listening and responding to music. |
Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills | |
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 | |
CUAMPF202Incorporate music technology into performanceUnit code: CUAMPF202 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform music using technology based equipment. |
Incorporate music technology into performance | |
Sound Production Stream | ||
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 | |
CUASTA202Assist with bump in and bump out of showsUnit code: CUASTA202 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assemble, pack, load and unload physical elements for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. |
Assist with bump in and bump out of shows | |
CUASOU202Perform basic sound editingUnit code: CUASOU202 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for basic digital sound editing. |
Perform basic sound editing | |
CUAMCP201Incorporate technology into music makingUnit code: CUAMCP201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use technology effectively in making music for the music, screen, media and entertainment industries. |
Incorporate technology into music making | |
CUASOU203Assist with sound recordingsUnit code: CUASOU203 |
Assist with sound recordings |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 03 February 2020 | 1 year | Music Performance: Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Full fee: $2,500 |
South Bank | 03 February 2020 | 1 year | Sound Production: Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Full fee: $2,500 |
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CUA20615 Certificate II in Music Industry
QCE points: 4
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