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CERTIFICATE III IN MUSIC (SOUND PRODUCTION)

Certificate Code:

CUA30920

RTO:

41549: COSAMP

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

Strongly recommended

The VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 80 hrs (2 weeks) of structured workplace learning over the duration of the VCE VET program

Course Description

Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound Production) provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources. Units 1 and 2 include developing music industry knowledge, establishing contractual and work relationships, and following health, safety and security practices. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes units such as editing sound using digital systems, operating sound mixing consoles, operating sound reinforcement systems and mixing sound sources.

Career Pathways

Completion of the Certificate III prepares students for work in the music industry in areas such as sound track laying, digital editing and mixing, audio visual equipment operations and stage management and can be applied to workplaces such as stage productions, radio and medium to large recording studios. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may include sound technician, tour crew member, studio engineer, theatre/television audio technician.

Program Requirements
Contribution to VCE

ATAR

Scored assessment

These credits must be confirmed with the VET Coordinator at your school.

  • Location

    VCE UNITS

    UNITS 1 & 2

    DAY & TIME

    Wednesday


    1:00pm-4:45pm

    LOCATION

    THOMAS CARR COLLEGE


    Units & Assessments

    MODULE CODE

    MODULE NAME

    HOURS

    SCORED ASSESSMENT

    CUASOU212

    Performing basic sound editing

    30

    N

    CUACMP311

    Implementing Copyright arrangements

    20

    N

    CUAIND313

    Work effectively in the music industry

    35

    N

    CUAIND314

    Plan a career in the creative arts industry

    35

    N

    CUASOU213

    Assist with sound recordings

    35

    N

    CUASOU331* Will be completed over the 2 years.

    Undertake live audio operations

    100

    N

    CUASOU308

    Install and disassemble audio equipment

    40

    Y


  • Location

    VCE UNITS

    UNITS 3& 4

    DAY & TIME

    TBC

    LOCATION

    THOMAS CARR COLLEGE


    Units & Assessments

    MODULE CODE

    MODULE NAME

    HOURS

    SCORED ASSESSMENT

    CUASOU306

    Operate sound reinforcement systems

    40

    Y

    CUASOU317

    Record and mix basic demos

    40

    Y

    CUASOU321

    Mix music in studio environments

    60

    Y

    CUASOU412

    Manage audio input sources

    30

    Y

    CUASOU331* Will be completed over the 2 years.

    Undertake live audio operations

    100

    Y


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