Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:57 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Compose simple songs or musical pieces

Compose simple songs or musical pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMCP301
State Code
AWI55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply musical styles and conventions to the composition of simple songs or musical pieces. It applies to individuals who are songwriters, musicians and music producers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify composition requirements
  • 1.1 Consult with relevant people to identify purpose of composing songs or musical pieces
  • 1.2 Identify musical styles, elements and forms/structures that might suit the purpose of the composition
  • 1.3 Discuss with relevant people how unconventional approaches might be applied
  • 1.4 Identify the range of instruments and playing techniques to suit the purpose of compositions
  • 1.5 Discuss with relevant people the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of a song or musical piece
  • 1.6 Agree on format for final presentation of songs or musical pieces
2. Compose melodies
  • 2.1 Apply standard melody conventions to compositions as required
  • 2.2 Identify climax points, harmonies and intervals to be used in the songs or musical pieces
  • 2.3 Align lyrics with the starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody as required
  • 2.4 Use appropriate harmonic/chord progressions or sequences in the melody to suit the style/mood of the song or musical piece
  • 2.5 Ensure melody is rhythmically coherent and rhythm patterns are appropriate to the style/mood of the song or musical piece
  • 2.6 Match the level of difficulty and register of the melody with available performers and characteristics of the musical style used in the song or musical piece
3. Review musical work in progress
  • 3.1 Use critical listening to evaluate and adjust own work
  • 3.2 Use aural imagination to experiment with and manipulate musical elements as required
  • 3.3 Seek feedback on work in progress from relevantpersonnel and refine compositions accordingly
  • 3.4 Discuss with relevant people how aural perception skills were applied to improve compositional outcomes
4. Finalise compositions
  • 4.1 Apply copyright notice to the composition
  • 4.2 Present compositions in agreed format
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2889 CUSMCP301A Compose simple songs or musical pieces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF29 CUAMCP311 Create simple musical compositions Unit of competency