Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Music
Diploma of Music
CUA50820
BGV2
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a sound depth of theoretical knowledge, and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work, and/or that of a team, in their chosen field in the music industry. 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 music researcher, music/artist manager, music promoter, sound designer, musician, vocalist/singer, composer, music producer, instrumentalist, music publisher, band leader and music tutor.
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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare 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 = sixteen (16)- Four (4) core units plus
- Twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- at least nine (9) must be from the elective units listed below, with no more than three (3) of these units from Group F
- up to three (3) may be from the remaining listed elective units (with the exception of Group F) or from any currently endorsed Certificate IV 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:
- CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Performance)
- CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)
- CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Music Tuition)
- CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
- CUA50820 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) 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 three (3) of which must be coded CUA
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC72 | Music Business |
| AC73 | Performance |
| AC74 | Sound Production |
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH74 | CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODE01 | CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAO66 | CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE19 | CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Performance Elective Units
For specialisation in Performance, five (5) elective units coded CUAMPF must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
3. Group B - Creation and Composition Elective Units
For specialisation in Creation and Composition, five (5) elective units must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWI32 | CUAMLT402 | Articulate ideas about music | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODH84 | CUAMCP512 | Compose music for screen | 34 | Unit of competency |
| ODG94 | CUAMCP511 | Compose music using music technology | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODE21 | CUAMCP412 | Compose musical pieces | 34 | Unit of competency |
| ODH78 | CUAMPF515 | Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODF77 | CUASOU513 | Develop sound designs | 51 | Unit of competency |
| ODG73 | CUAMCP411 | Develop techniques for arranging music | 34 | Unit of competency |
| ODE28 | CUAMCP513 | Prepare compositions for publishing and performance | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWG66 | CUASOU504 | Produce sound recordings | 92 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Music Tuition Elective Units
For specialisation in Music Tuition, four (4) elective units must be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWI32 | CUAMLT402 | Articulate ideas about music | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODD86 | CUAMPF420 | Perform music from written notation | 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 |
| ODE09 | CUAMLT511 | Refine aural perception and memory skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - Sound Production Elective Units
For specialisation in Sound Production, five (5) elective units coded CUASOU must be selected from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
6. Group E - Business Elective Units
For specialisation in Business, five (5) elective units must be selected, at least 3 of which must be coded CUA from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
7. Group F - General Elective Units
No more than three (3) units may be selected from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN0 | CUA50815 | Diploma of Music Industry | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOF8 | CUA50825 | Diploma of Music | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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