The VCE VET Certificate III in Music Industry - Sound Production Specialisation course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources, and operate sound reinforcement equipment for live music events. The program includes core units such as implementing copyright arrangements, performing basic sound editing and developing music industry knowledge. Elective units provide students with the opportunity to learn the essentials of audio engineering and electronic music production. Students will gain competencies that will enhance their employment opportunities within the music industry, and a recognised qualification that will assist them in making a more informed choice when considering vocational and career pathways.

Units 1 and 2 include, core units such as implementing copyright arrangements, performing basic sound editing and developing music industry knowledge.

Elective units provide students with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as composing, event staging, lighting systems, live sound engineering and studio recording.

Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and include units such as recording and mixing a basic music demo, providing sound reinforcement, setting up and disassembling audio equipment and practical work that leads to an external examination.

Qualifications:

Students who satisfactorily complete VCE VET in Music Industry - Sound Production Specialisation program will receive the Certificate III in Music Industry and a statement of attainment of selected units of competence from the Certificate III in Music Industry.

Units of Work:

• BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

• CUACMP301 Implement copyright arrangements

• CUAIND303 Work effectively in the music industry

• CUAMLT302 Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

• CUASOU301 Undertake live audio operations

• CUASOU306 Operate sound reinforcement systems

• CUASOU307 Record and mix a basic music demo

• CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment

• CUASOU311 Mix music in a studio environment

• CUASOU402 Manage audio input sources

• CUASOU201 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

Credit towards VCE:

Sound Production Specialisation: recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 level and at least one Units 3 and 4 sequence. Students who are able to undertake further training to complete the Certificate III in Music qualification may be eligible for further credit at Units 3 and 4 level.

Pathways:

Students who successfully complete this Certificate, could do further studies in Sound Engineering, Lighting Technician, Recording Engineer, Music Teacher, Digital Audio Technician.

PATHWAY OPTIONS

• CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry

• CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry

• CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry

Useful Links

https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/courses/audio-engineering-sound-production

VCAA: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/vce-vet-programs/Pages/musicindustry.aspx