CUS20101 Certificate II in Music Industry (Foundation)
Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7814
This is an entry-level course for people who want to work in the music industry with a foundation of music industry skills and knowledge. You will develop knowledge of music, listen critically to music, and apply safe practices relevant to the music industry. You will also experience working with others across the performance, production and business areas of the music industry. You can also choose to specialise in a basic range of performance, technical production or music business skills.
Career Opportunities: Road crew member, recording assistant, performer at the local community level.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can continue on to further and related studies at Certificate III level - eg CUS30101 Certificate III in Music TAFE NSW Course no 7815, CUS30301 Certificate III in Music Industry (Business) TAFE NSW Course no 7810 or CUS30201 Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production) TAFE NSW Course no 7819.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent, from another educational authority).
Student Selection:
SELECTION CRITERIA There are two selection criteria and they are equally important. Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
Education and Training (50%):
Evidence will demonstrate your current and previous education and training and any factors that may have influenced the type and level of education and training you have undertaken.
Relevance to Career Plans and Goals (50%):
Evidence will demonstrate the relevance of the course to your career goals. You should: * indicate the requirement of the course for your job, if you are employed
* indicate your reasons for undertaking the course, including your career plans and goals
* include any other factors relevant to your application, which may include: - your paid or unpaid work experience - your life and community experience - knowledge of the career area - any other factors that influenced your career plans and goals.
SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
| Competency Units | |
| CUECLE1A | Undertake general administrative procedures |
| CUECOR1A | Manage own work and learning |
| CUECOR2A | Work with others |
| CUETGE1A | Undertake simple lighting/sound/audiovisual activities |
| CUETGE2A | Assist with staging |
| CULMS413A | Use information technology |
| CUSADM01A | Purchase or hire equipment/supplies |
| CUSBGE01A | Develop and update music industry knowledge |
| CUSGEN01A | Use and adapt to changes in technology |
| CUSGEN02A | Work in a culturally diverse environment |
| CUSMCP01A | Contribute creative music ideas to a project |
| CUSMGE06A | Read music |
| CUSMGE08A | Use the internet to access and modify music |
| CUSMGE09A | Use MIDI devices or software to perform music |
| CUSMGE11A | Develop music knowledge and listening skills |
| CUSMPF02A | Develop technical skills for playing or singing music |
| CUSRAD01A | Collect and organise information |
| CUSSAF02A | Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry |
| CUSSOU01A | Move and set up instruments and equipment |
| CUSSOU02A | Operate portable audio recorder |
| CUSSOU03A | Transfer sound |
| CUSSOU04A | Record sound |
| CUSSOU06A | Lay soundtracks |
| CUSSOU07A | Edit sound using analogue systems |
| THHGHS03A | Provide first aid |
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Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Grafton - contact Bruce Vickery on (02) 6641 1700.
