Year 12 VET Music
Certificate III in Music Performance
(Units 3 & 4)

COURSE OUTLINE

Certificate III in Music provides students with music industry practical knowledge of copyright and how to follow health, safety and security procedures important to the music industry. Completion of Certificate III in Music prepares students for work in the music industry in areas such as performance, critical listening, music management and music promotions. With additional training and experience, potential employment outcomes may include band member, songwriter, composer, arranger, copier, promoter, teacher and instrumentalist. Program 2 consists of fourteen units of competency: 

• Additional units are required for Certificate III completion including 3 SACs.

• An end-of-year performance examination must be completed to satisfy VCE requirements and to receive a study score for this subject. 

• Additional units chosen will be based on the interests and ability of the cohort. 

• This is a two year VET accredited course. Students commencing in year 12 will receive a certificate of completion for the units they have undertaken but not their full Certificate III in Music. Students who complete these units and the examination are eligible to receive a VCE study score. 

The school-assessed coursework contributes 50% to the VCE study score. 

The end-of-year performance examination contributes 50% to the VCE study score 

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Students will need to be able to play a musical instrument or sing, or be willing to learn an instrument throughout this unit.

It is strongly advised that students considering this subject have weekly lessons with one of our specialist instrumental/voice teachers provided here at school.