Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Music
Diploma of Music
Qualification
National Code:
CUS50101
CUS50101
State Code:
C376
C376
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
10/10/2005
Approved Date
16/07/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1047
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/10/2005
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/10/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain a Diploma in Music achieve 16 units: all of the units in Group 01plus at least seven units in Group 02 and seven others.
Four of the other units should be drawn from Group B or the unit bank for Diploma. The remaining three units may be drawn from the unit bank for Diploma or from another endorsed industry training package at diploma level.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CT67 | Contemporary Performance |
1. Core units
Complete all core units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4064 | CUSADM08A | Address copyright requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4090 | CUSSAF02A | Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. B Electives
Complete at least 7 units are selected from the B group electives
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4013 | CUSMCP08A | Arrange music for a brief | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4009 | CUSMCP04A | Compose songs or tunes in a range of styles | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C3973 | CUSMGE02A | Develop self as artist | 63 | Unit of competency |
| C4000 | CUSMPF17A | Develop technical skills and expand repertoire | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C3998 | CUSMPF14A | Perform accompaniment | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C3996 | CUSMPF13A | Plan and prepare a program for performance | 63 | Unit of competency |
| C3995 | CUSLRN01A | Provide musical leadership in performance | 34 | Unit of competency |
3. Other electives
Select 7 units to be drawn from Elective group B or the unit bank for Diploma. The remaining
three units may be drawn from the unit bank for Diploma or from another endorsed industry training package at diploma level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4037 | CUSSOU17A | Develop and implement sound production for a recording | 92 | Unit of competency |
| C3985 | CUSMPF03A | Develop and maintain stagecraft skills | 63 | Unit of competency |
| C3975 | CUSBGE17A | Maintain and apply music industry knowledge | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C4070 | CUSADM03A | Manage a project | 51 | Unit of competency |
| C3994 | CUSMPF12A | Plan, prepare and present a live audition program | 63 | Unit of competency |
| C4086 | CUSMAR01A | Promote products and services | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C4056 | CUSTGE01A | Supervise technical operations | 34 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D360 | CUS50109 | Diploma of Music | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CUS50101 taken from the Music Industry Training Package CUS01 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. Implementation of this training program was requested by Great Southern TAFE.
2. It was entered in STARS on 16/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
1. Implementation of this training program was requested by Great Southern TAFE.
2. It was entered in STARS on 16/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.