Certificate III in Music
Course Code: CUA30920Why study Certificate III in Music?
The Certificate III in Music will help you develop your technical skills as a musician, learn to prepare for performances and perform both as a soloist, or as part of a group.
You will also learn about working in the music industry and the importance of copyright.
The course is designed for young people who have a love of music and some practical skills as a musician. Individual interests in music will be fostered and learning goals established to enable you to gain necessary skills in musicianship with support provided by your chosen specialist, as you focus on one instrument.
Students are required to undertake extra hours that will consist of practice time, study time and performances. Students have an optional two-week grace period at the end of term 4 to complete and submit assessments.
Some students may be eligible for a Government subsidy on fees.
Duration: 4 terms of 9 weeks with 6 hours of instructions per week
Delivery: Local or Distance study
Entry Requirements
- Some practical skills as a musician
- Audition: Your trainer will gather evidence through an audition process before enrolment. The audition process will determine your aural skills, music knowledge and experience and performance techniques. Your individual talent in music will be recognised and fostered and learning goals established to enable you to become an integral part of a group performance and the music industry
Qualification Units
| Code | Unit of Competency Title |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements |
| CUAIND313 | Work effectively in the music industry |
| CUAMLT311 | Develop and apply aural perception skills |
| BSBCRT311 | Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
| CUAMCP311 | Create simple musical compositions |
| CUAMPF311 | Develop technical skills for musical performance |
| CUAMPF412 | Develop and apply stagecraft skills |
| CUAMPF414 | Perform music as part of a group |
| CUAMPF312 | Prepare for musical performances |
| CUAMLT313 | Develop musical notation skills |
Fees and Charges
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Experiencing financial hardships? You may be eligible for funding
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QCE and ATAR
The qualifications also provide credit points to the Queensland Certificate of Education. Current credit points:
- Certificate III in Music – up to 7 credit points
RPL
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