Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Music

Advanced Diploma of Music

Qualification
National Code:
CUA60525
State Code:
BOG0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2025
Approved Date
14/11/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
760
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/08/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include vocalist/singer, music producer, music distributor, music arranger, sound designer, artist manager, music researcher, licensing assistant, music administrator, session musician, A&R assistant and music tutor.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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 = Fifteen (15)
- Four (4) core units plus
- Eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below, with no more than two (2) of these units from Group F

- Up to three (3) elective units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units (with the exception of Group F) or from any currently endorsed Diploma 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
- Music Tuition
- Sound Production
- Business

Specialisations:
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music (Performance)
- CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)
- CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music (Music Tuition)
- CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
- CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of 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) 5 Group B elective units must be selected

Music Tuition
- Four (4) Group C elective units must be selected

Sound Production
- Five (5) Group D elective units coded CUASOU must be selected

Business
- Five (5) Group E elective units must be selected, at least 2 of which must be coded CUA
1. Core units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODG84 CUAMLT512 Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice 40 Unit of competency
ODH63 CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice 65 Unit of competency
ODH64 CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice 25 Unit of competency
OAO66 CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units: Group A - Performance

At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from elective units listed below (Groups A to E).

To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODG60 CUAMPF616 Conduct musical performances 51 Unit of competency
ODG63 CUAMPF614 Develop advanced improvisation techniques 65 Unit of competency
ODE55 CUAMPF615 Develop advanced vocal techniques 65 Unit of competency
ODF40 CUAMCP611 Extend techniques for arranging music 60 Unit of competency
ODF92 CUAMCP612 Extend techniques for composing music 65 Unit of competency
ODG58 CUAMPF617 Lead music rehearsals 63 Unit of competency
ODG66 CUAMPF612 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances 65 Unit of competency
ODG68 CUAMPF611 Plan and present music performances 63 Unit of competency
ODG74 CUAMPF517 Provide musical leadership in performances 34 Unit of competency
ODG64 CUAMPF613 Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire 65 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units: Group B - Creation and Composition

At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from elective units listed below (Groups A to E).

To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODG09 CUAMLT612 Analyse complex harmony 90 Unit of competency
ODH34 CUAMLT611 Analyse music 63 Unit of competency
ODG94 CUAMCP511 Compose music using music technology 60 Unit of competency
ODF40 CUAMCP611 Extend techniques for arranging music 60 Unit of competency
ODF92 CUAMCP612 Extend techniques for composing music 65 Unit of competency
ODH47 CUASOU611 Manage production of sound designs 50 Unit of competency
ODE28 CUAMCP513 Prepare compositions for publishing and performance 45 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units: Group C - Music Tuition

At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from elective units listed below (Groups A to E).

To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODG09 CUAMLT612 Analyse complex harmony 90 Unit of competency
ODH34 CUAMLT611 Analyse music 63 Unit of competency
AWI64 CUALED501 Provide instrumental or vocal tuition 34 Unit of competency
AWI63 CUALED502 Provide tuition for composition 34 Unit of competency
5. Elective Units: Group D - Sound Production

At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from elective units listed below (Groups A to E).

To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODG72 CUASOU517 Compile music for soundtracks 34 Unit of competency
AWG65 CUASOU506 Create a final sound balance 80 Unit of competency
ODF77 CUASOU513 Develop sound designs 51 Unit of competency
ODF40 CUAMCP611 Extend techniques for arranging music 60 Unit of competency
ODF92 CUAMCP612 Extend techniques for composing music 65 Unit of competency
AWG67 CUASOU505 Implement sound designs 51 Unit of competency
ODH47 CUASOU611 Manage production of sound designs 50 Unit of competency
ODD21 CUASOU612 Manage production of sound recordings 40 Unit of competency
ODE98 CUAPPM614 Plan and manage post-production activities 50 Unit of competency
AWG66 CUASOU504 Produce sound recordings 92 Unit of competency
6. Elective Units: Group E - Business

At least eight (8) elective units must be selected from elective units listed below (Groups A to E).

To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE40 BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving 55 Unit of competency
OCF81 BSBLEG525 Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters 45 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
AUS52 FNSORG602 Develop and manage financial systems 60 Unit of competency
OEA67 SITEEVT024 Develop conference and event programs 30 Unit of competency
OEA54 SITEEVT034 Develop crowd management plans 30 Unit of competency
OEC61 SITEEVT030 Develop event concepts 30 Unit of competency
OCF23 BSBMKG623 Develop marketing plans 45 Unit of competency
OEC65 SITEEVT035 Develop multi-venue event plans 40 Unit of competency
OCE49 BSBMKG621 Develop organisational marketing strategy 55 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OEB44 SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law 70 Unit of competency
OCF21 BSBMKG625 Implement and manage international marketing programs 45 Unit of competency
ODE77 CUADES611 Manage design realisation 50 Unit of competency
OEA66 SITEEVT026 Manage event production components 40 Unit of competency
OCF22 BSBMKG624 Manage market research 60 Unit of competency
OEA28 SITEEVT028 Manage on-site event operations 60 Unit of competency
OCG29 BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances 70 Unit of competency
OCF24 BSBMKG622 Manage organisational marketing processes 45 Unit of competency
ODZ96 SITXMPR015 Obtain and manage sponsorship 30 Unit of competency
OEA43 SITEEVT027 Organise event infrastructure 40 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
ODE76 CUADES612 Research global design trends 30 Unit of competency
OEC63 SITEEVT025 Select event venues and sites 35 Unit of competency
7. Elective Units: Group F - Other Music Skills

Up to two (2) elective units can be selected from Group F.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODH84 CUAMCP512 Compose music for screen 34 Unit of competency
ODG94 CUAMCP511 Compose music using music technology 60 Unit of competency
OEE16 CUADES523 Design virtual and hybrid events 70 Unit of competency
ODF77 CUASOU513 Develop sound designs 51 Unit of competency
ODI08 CUAPUR511 Establish and manage recording contracts 40 Unit of competency
ODF98 CUAMGT512 Identify and develop new music artists 63 Unit of competency
OEE15 CUABRT502 Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events 110 Unit of competency
ODE41 CUAMGT511 Manage artists and their careers 34 Unit of competency
ODG37 CUAMKG511 Manage the promotion of creative acts 35 Unit of competency
ODE28 CUAMCP513 Prepare compositions for publishing and performance 45 Unit of competency
AWG66 CUASOU504 Produce sound recordings 92 Unit of competency
AWG46 CUAWRT503 Write about music 51 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV0 CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music Qualification
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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