Course Description

Studying Music is part of the Creative Arts Industries sector and the Certificate II Music course will provide students with the foundation knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the music industry and the wider industry of Creative Arts.

hrough the Core units of competency in the program students will contribute to health and safety of others, learn to work effectively with others and develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge. Students will also study an array of elective units which include: performance on their instrument/voice, performance in an ensemble as well as basic sound editing and much more.

his qualification is for students who wish to develop entry-level skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the music industry and to pursue further music education and training at Certificate III level (Y11 and 12) and beyond.

Course Objectives

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the music industry, work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. It is a preparatory qualification that can be used as a pathway into specialist qualifications within the music industry.

On completion students will

  • have developed the knowledge and skills required to contribute to workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes.
  • be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work effectively with others.
  • have developed and be able to apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries.
  • have developed skills and knowledge in one or more creative arts industries fields, such as
  •  Audio/sound, Music literacy and Music performance

Possible Careers

This course will prepare students for further qualifications from which possible careers could include: Professional Musician, Band member, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger, Copier, Promoter/Sales and Merchandising Personnel, Teacher and Sound or Studio Technician.

Units and electives

Completion of eight units of competence is required in order to be eligible for the award of Certificate II in Music. These include:

  • Three core units of study plus
  • 5 elective units

Pre-requisites

Students must be enrolled in instrumental/vocal tuition at the College and participate in at least one of the College ensembles.