National Code CUS30101

Purpose                                   
To provide students with a wide range of knowledge and skills to be able to maximise their employment as a performer or composer in the music industry.

Outcome
At the completion of The Certificate III in Music, students will:

• Explain how the Australian music industry works
• Promote their works
• Build business and management skills

Depending on electives taken, students will be able to:

• Perform in a local amateur environment, in a group and/or as a soloist, using improvisation
• Compose and arrange a song
• Use MIDI technology in performance and composition

Depending on electives taken:

• Organise events and/or regional tours, market and release a CD and/or run a music venue.
• Promote and market music products and services

Delivery                                   
Delivery of this qualification, or delivery of individual competencies units from this qualification, using the Ausmusic Training Plan, must be by a Registered Training Organisation, with a site licence number issued by the national co-ordinating body in Australia, Ausmusic Ltd.

Structure
To attain the Certificate III in Music achieve 12 competency units; all units in Group A plus at least seven units from Group B plus two other units. The two other units may be drawn from Group B, from the unit Bank for Certificate III (others), from another endorsed industry training packages at Certificate III level.

Nominal Duration
Total of 112 hours of core modules and 153-270 hours of Group B, (depending on units taken), plus two other units.

Support Resources
There are significant resources available to assist in the delivery of this training plan.

Fees and Charges
This is set by the delivery provider. See your school / site for more details.

Flexible Assesment
Competency based learning and assessment allows for the adjustment of training and assessment dependant upon the needs of different students.

Access and Equity
All trainees will be enrolled in an ethical and responsible manner and consistent with the requirements of the curriculum or National Training Package.  All trainee selection decisions comply with equal opportunity legislation.

RPL
Recognition of Prior learning might apply to you for related work experience and knowledge.  You are able to seek credits towards your training through Ausmusic’s RPL policy.

Privacy
Your personal information will not be disclosed to others.  You have the right to access your records.  Please consult the Ausmusic Privacy Policy for more details.

Relevant Legislation
It is a condition of your enrolment that you adhere to your school’s site’s policies, including those on harassment, victimisation and bullying.

Units Delivered