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Certificate II in Music Industry Skills
Certificate II in Music Industry Skills
Accredited course
National Code:
20002VIC
20002VIC
State Code:
4492
4492
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
100101 - Music
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
250
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Operatives (3100)
Accredited Date
01/07/1999
Expiry Date
30/06/2004
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide entry level training which can lead to a variety of career pathways
and further training within the entertainment industry.
Schedule
1. CORE
Learners must complete 93 hours of core modules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13607 | MIS16.1 | An Introduction to Acoustics & Basic Principles of Recording | 3 | Module |
| 13606 | MIS13.1 | Basic Copyright in the Music Industry | 6 | Module |
| 23021 | NOS118V2 | Computer Operations - Data Retrieval | 11 | Module |
| 13601 | MIS1.1 | Health and Safety for Music Industry Workers | 6 | Module |
| 13603 | MIS4.2 | How the Music Industry Works | 12 | Module |
| 13605 | MIS11.2 | Introduction to Music Business Skills | 6 | Module |
| 13602 | MIS2.1 | Music Industry Careers and Job Profiles | 6 | Module |
| 13608 | MIS18.1 | Principles of Music Marketing | 3 | Module |
| 13604 | MIS5.1 | Principles of Music Retailing | 6 | Module |
| 65009 | NCS001 | Workplace Communication | 34 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
1 Learners must complete a total of 250 hours including the 93 hours of core modules and the remainder of elective modules. GROUP 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13613 | MIS3.2 | Auditioning for A Band | 3 | Module |
| 13609 | MIS1.2 | Hearing Protection and Rock Music | 3 | Module |
| 13614 | MIS4.1 | History and Styles of Rock Music in Australia | 12 | Module |
| 13645 | MIS4.4 | How A Recording Company Works | 3 | Module |
| 13612 | MIS2.3 | Industry Relations in the Music Industry | 6 | Module |
| 13610 | MIS1.3 | Overcoming Performance Anxiety | 3 | Module |
| 13611 | MIS2.2 | Unions and Associations in the Music Industry | 6 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13629 | MIS10.2 | Arranging Your Songs | 12 | Module |
| 13624 | MIS9.2 | Effective Rock Rehearsal Techniques | 6 | Module |
| 13618 | MIS7.1 | Forms of Music Notation | 6 | Module |
| 13615 | MIS6.1 | Introduction to Aural Training | 6 | Module |
| 13623 | MIS8.9 | Introduction to Blues Harmonica | 30 | Module |
| 13742 | MIS8.3 | Introduction to Electric Base Guitar | 30 | Module |
| 13621 | MIS8.2 | Introduction to Electric Guitar | 30 | Module |
| 13653 | MIS8.5 | Introduction to Keyboards | 30 | Module |
| 13741 | MIS8.1 | Introduction to Tuned & Non-tuned Percussion | 30 | Module |
| 13622 | MIS8.6 | Introduction to Vocals | 30 | Module |
| 13616 | MIS6.2 | Learning Parts From A Recording | 12 | Module |
| 13626 | MIS9.6 | Movement for Music Performance | 12 | Module |
| 13647 | MIS9.4 | Playing the Whole Gig | 30 | Module |
| 13648 | MIS10.3 | Protecting, Promoting and Publishing Your Songs | 6 | Module |
| 13620 | MIS7.2 | Reading and Writing Staff Notation | 12 | Module |
| 13617 | MIS6.3 | Rock Musicianship | 30 | Module |
| 13625 | MIS9.3 | Rock Performance Craft | 12 | Module |
| 13627 | 13627 | Songwriting Methods | 12 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13630 | MIS11.3 | An Introduction to Band Management Skills | 6 | Module |
| 13632 | MIS14.1 | From Nothing to Your First Gig | 12 | Module |
| 13631 | MIS13.2 | the Use of Contracts in the Music Industry | 6 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 4
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13638 | MIS16.3 | How to Make A Demo Tape | 12 | Module |
| 13633 | MIS15.1 | Introduction to Acoustics and Audio Equipment | 3 | Module |
| 13636 | MIS16.2 | Multi-track Recording | 6 | Module |
| 13635 | MIS15.3 | Observing the Set-up & Operation of A Band Pa System | 12 | Module |
| 13649 | MIS15.5 | Observing the Set-up of A Stadium Pa System | 3 | Module |
| 13634 | MIS15.2 | Setting Up and Operating A Vocal Pa System | 6 | Module |
| 13640 | MIS17.1 | Setting Up and Operating Small Lighting Systems | 6 | Module |
| 13639 | MIS16.4 | Understanding Midi - Sequencing and Sampling | 6 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
GROUP 5
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13651 | MIS20.7 | Basic Mixing Techniques for Club and Party Dj's | 12 | Module |
| 13652 | MIS21.2 | Making Music Videos On the Cheap | 12 | Module |
| 13644 | MIS21.1 | Music Video As A Marketing Tool | 3 | Module |
| 13642 | MIS19.1 | Print Media in the Music Industry | 3 | Module |
| 13641 | MIS18.2 | Promoting Your Music | 6 | Module |
| 13650 | MIS20.6 | Radio Panel Operation | 6 | Module |
| 13643 | MIS20.2 | the Crucial Role of Radio in the Music Industry | 3 | Module |