Certificate III in Music (Sound Production Specialisation)

Students will develop broad skills and knowledge of producing electronic music, using sound modules, sound editing and mixing and basic songwriting and arranging techniques. These competencies will enhance employability in the music industry as a producer, songwriter, audio engineer, radio producer or live sound engineer.

The course aims to provide students with the broad skills and knowledge required to produce electronic music, understand sound theory, use audio software (DAWs) for editing and mixing and to set-up and operate audio equipment safely in a variety of contexts.

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Enrolment Type VE1

Limited places

Consider this course if.....

Like music
Are comfortable working with computers, tools, electronics and other technology
Are creative and practical
Have an interest in recording and mixing sound
Are interested in a career in the entertainment industry
Are interested in setting up and operating a P.A/mixer

Program Content

Sample competencies covered in Units 1 & 2 include:

Perform basic sound editing
Repair and maintain audio equipment
Provide event staging support
Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
Perform basic sound editing

Sample competencies covered in Units 3 & 4 include:

Manage audio input sources
Record and mix a basic music demo
Operate sound reinforcement systems

Career opportunities

Musician
Music Technician
Stage Producer
Sound and Lighting Technician
Director
Stage Manager
Musical Therapist
Digital Audio Technician
Sound Engineer
Broadcaster

Work placement

80 hours of work placement (over two years) is strongly recommended.

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: Students may be eligible to receive recognition of at least two units of credit at the Units 1 & 2 level and a VCE VET Units 3 & 4 sequence.

ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.