Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Music
Certificate III in Music
CUA30920
BGU4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts in the music industry. They use some discretion, judgement and theoretical knowledge, and may undertake routine activities and provide support to a team or work group. They may work in music performance, sound production, music creation and composition, music business.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include assistant sound technician, assistant music manager, musician, sound assistant and road crew.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Eleven (11)- Three (3) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- At least six (6) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- No more than two (2) elective units can be selected from Group E
- Up to two (2) may be from the listed elective units (with the exception of Group E) or from this or any currently endorsed Certificate II or above training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.
- Performance
- Creation and Composition
- Sound Production
- Business
Specialisations:
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Performance)
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Creation and Composition)
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Business)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation:
Performance
- Four (4) Group A elective units coded CUAMPF must be selected
Creation and Composition
- Four (4) Group B elective units must be selected
Sound Production
- Four (4) Group C elective units coded CUASOU must be selected
Business
- Four (4) Group D elective units must be selected
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC69 | Performance |
| AC70 | Sound Production |
| AE14 | Creation and Composition |
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAO71 | CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODF80 | CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry | 34 | Unit of competency |
| OAO65 | CUAIND313 | Work effectively in the music industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A - Performance
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
For a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules
3. Elective Units: Group B - Creation and Composition
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
For a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODF29 | CUAMCP311 | Create simple musical compositions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODH88 | CUAMCP313 | Create simple musical pieces using music technology | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODF03 | CUAMLT311 | Develop and apply aural perception skills | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODH61 | CUASOU312 | Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODE83 | CUAMLT313 | Develop musical notation skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODH89 | CUAMCP211 | Incorporate technology into music making | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODI15 | CUAMPF314 | Make music demos | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODG86 | CUASOU321 | Mix music in studio environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODF60 | CUASOU212 | Perform basic sound editing | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODE85 | CUASOU317 | Record and mix basic music demos | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODH87 | CUAMCP312 | Write song lyrics | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C - Sound Production
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
For a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules
5. Elective Units: Group D - Business
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
For a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules
6. Elective Units: Group E - General
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from Group E.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZK9 | CUA30915 | Certificate III in Music Industry | Qualification |
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