CUS40101 Certificate IV in Music
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CUS01 Music
TAFE NSW Course No: 3717
This course is for people who want to perform and compose music at a community level. You will be able to maintain music industry knowledge, and choose to develop skills in stagecraft, MIDI music composition, audition techniques and/or performance skills as a soloist and/or as part of a group.
Career Opportunities: Music composition, music performance at community level.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can continue on to further and related studies in the CUS60101 Advanced Diploma of Music, TAFE course no: 3720 or CUS50101 Diploma of Music, TAFE course no: 7817.
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 (or equivalent statement from another educational authority).
Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. Ability to play a musical instrument or sing in tune and in time.
2. Display of musical expression.
3. Evidence of technical fluency.
Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Application Form.
Applicants are expected to perform three contrasting musical pieces using instrument and/or voice. This may be done through an audition before specialist music staff, or, for those applicants challenged by distance, by way of video-taped performance.
Alternative Exit points:
Depending on the modules studied you may be eligible to exit with a CUS30101 Certificate III in Music, from
the Music Training Package (CUS01). Additional charges apply.
| Competency Units | |
| BSXFMI404A | Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams |
| BSZ401A | Plan assessment |
| BSZ402A | Conduct assessment |
| BSZ403A | Review assessment |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups |
| CUEAUD3A | Operate audiovisual equipment |
| CUECLE1A | Undertake general administrative procedures |
| CUECOR1A | Manage own work and learning |
| CUECOR2A | Work with others |
| CUEEVT2A | Tour the show |
| CUEFOH6A | Manage front of house |
| CUELGT1A | Repair and maintain lighting equipment |
| CUELGT3A | Operate follow spots |
| CUELGT4A | Operate floor electrics |
| CUELGT5A | Operate lighting |
| CUEMAR3A | Undertake marketing activities |
| CUEOHS1A | Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures |
| CUESMT1A | Assist in stage managing the production |
| CUESOU1A | Repair and maintain sound equipment |
| CUETEM2A | Manage systems |
| CUETEM3A | Establish and manage resources and technical requirements |
| CULMS413A | Use information technology |
| CUSADM01A | Purchase or hire equipment/supplies |
| CUSADM02A | Coordinate the purchase or hire of equipment/supplies |
| CUSADM03A | Manage a project |
| CUSADM07A | Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships |
| CUSADM08A | Address copyright requirements |
| CUSBAD03A | Administer operations for performances and rehearsals |
| CUSBAD06A | Source and secure appropriate performance venues |
| CUSBAD13A | Assess performing and recording deals |
| CUSBFI12A | Calculate, collect and distribute publishing income |
| CUSBGE01A | Develop and update music industry knowledge |
| CUSBGE11A | Plan a career in music |
| CUSBGE16A | Maintain self or group in business |
| CUSBGE17A | Maintain and apply music industry knowledge |
| CUSBMA04A | Develop and promote image |
| CUSBMA05A | Promote the act to obtain deals |
| CUSBMA07A | Assess the feasibility of an act for promotion |
| CUSBMA09A | Promote own artistic work |
| CUSBMA10A | Determine publicity opportunities for an artistic event |
| CUSBMA14A | Manage, promote and negotiate licensing on published works |
| CUSGEN01A | Use and adapt to changes in technology |
| CUSGEN02A | Work in a culturally diverse environment |
| CUSGEN03A | Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project |
| CUSGEN04A | Participate in negotiations |
| CUSGEN05A | Make presentations |
| CUSMAR01A | Promote products and services |
| CUSMCP01A | Contribute creative music ideas to a project |
| CUSMCP02A | Compose a simple song or tune |
| CUSMCP03A | Create a simple accompaniment for a song or tune |
| CUSMCP07A | Prepare compositions for performance/ publishing |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 2, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Grafton - contact Bruce Vickery on (02) 6641 1700.
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Grafton - Full-time (TAFE NSW application code: 037170381).
For more information contact Bruce Vickery on 02 6641 1600.
