Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Music
Certificate IV in Music
CUA40920
BGW3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in music performance, music creation and composition, sound production, or music business contexts. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include singer/songwriter, music marketing and promotions officer, sound recordist, sound technician, booking agent (music) and musician.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:
CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
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 = Fourteen (14)- Four (4) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least eight (8) must be from the elective units listed below,
- no more than three (3) of these units can be selected from Group E
- up to two (2) may be from the remaining listed elective units (with the exception of Group E) or from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate III 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 at qualification end.
- Performance
- Creation and Composition
- Sound Production
- Business
Specialisations:
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Performance)
- CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Creation and Composition)
- CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production)
- CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Business)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation:
Performance
- Five (5) Group A elective units coded CUAMPF must be selected
Creation and Composition
- Five (5) Group B elective units must be selected
Sound Production
- Five (5) Group C elective units coded CUASOU must be selected
Business
- Five (5) Group D elective units must be selected, at least four (4) of which must be coded CUA.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE56 | Business |
| AE57 | Performance |
| AE58 | Sound Production |
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH59 | CUAIND411 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAO71 | CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF51 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODG55 | CUAMWB402 | Manage feedback on creative practice | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A - Performance
At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
3. Elective Units: Group B - Creation and Composition
At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODE21 | CUAMCP412 | Compose musical pieces | 34 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| ODG57 | CUAMPF415 | Develop and apply instrumental techniques | 34 | Unit of competency |
| ODG73 | CUAMCP411 | Develop techniques for arranging music | 34 | Unit of competency |
| ODD61 | CUASOU417 | Edit sound | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODI04 | CUASOU419 | Mix recorded music | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE85 | CUASOU317 | Record and mix basic music demos | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE33 | CUASOU415 | Record sound | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODH87 | CUAMCP312 | Write song lyrics | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C - Sound Production
At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
5. Elective Units: Group D - Business
At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
6. Elective Units: Group E - General
Up to three (3) elective units can be selected from Group E.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN6 | CUA40915 | Certificate IV in Music Industry | Qualification |
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