Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Primary style may include:
classical
jazz
popular music
church
folk
world.
Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures may include:
key signatures
harmonic and melodic structures
grouping of simple rhythmic structures
time signatures, including 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 2/2 and 3/2
note pitch
note duration
accidentals
chords, where appropriate.
Form and music structures may include:
bar lines
repeats
sign
coda
ties
rests
phrases
ornaments
popular music forms
jazz forms
classical forms.
Dynamics and expression marks may include:
tempo
volume
accents
phrasing
articulation
special effects.
Music-writing conventions may include:
manuscript layout
rehearsal figures
bar lines
ownership and copyright information.
Appropriate personnel may include:
teachers
mentors
arrangers
composers
music editors
musicians
bandleaders
music conductors
choir leaders.
Format may be:
computer-based
paper-based.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
notate music accurately
adhere to the conventions of music notation within the selected style.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a selection of notated music for investigation
access to industry-current software and hardware for setting down music relevant to thecandidate's selectedmusical styles
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation or video recording of the candidate's ability to notate music
written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMCP301A Compose simple songs or musical pieces
CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music
CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music
CUSMPF410A Perform music from written notation.