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CUA50820 Diploma of Music [Performance]

National ID
CUA50820
WA Course Code
AC73
CRICOS code
108207K
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Why choose this course?

Fine tune your musical talent with this qualification. This specialised course will provide you with instrumental and vocal techniques and performance skills, music literacy, aural training and music analysis skills. Gain the skills to perform in an ensemble, and develop a repertoire and original material, which will be recorded in the on-campus recording studio.

During your studies you will learn how to incorporate technology into music composition, basic live audio skills, digital distribution, intellectual property management and mental health awareness.

Benefit from on-campus industry standard learning resources such as our fully equipped live performance venue, recording and rehearsal studios. You will be supported by music lecturers who have current industry experience and gain exposure to a range of industry figures and networks while working closely with studio engineers and technical production teams.

A career in music is exciting, challenging and could see you achieve great things across the world. While it is a competitive industry to break into, this course will provide you with the skills in musical performance needed to unleash your creativity and outshine the rest.

Career opportunities

  • Music Producer
  • Session Musician
  • Vocalist/Singer

  • A Folio is required for this course. For up to date information on folio requirements please refer to our website: tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/folio-requirements.

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

  • Students will be required to participate in an interview with the North Metropolitan TAFE Head of Program for Music to discuss their Resume which outlines musical skills and experience.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $970
  • Materials fee: $100

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 10/11/12
CUA50820 Diploma of Music [Performance] - AC73
2 semesters
CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music [Performance] - AC77
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 4 core units and 12 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
  • CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBMKG546 Develop social media engagement plans
  • CUAMCP511 Compose music using music technology
  • CUAMGT411 Manage distribution of music and associated products
  • CUAMLT511 Refine aural perception and memory skills
  • CUAMPF411 Rehearse music for group performances
  • CUAMPF412 Develop and apply stagecraft skills
  • CUAMPF413 Develop repertoire as part of a backup group
  • CUAMPF515 Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire
  • CUAMPF516 Prepare for and perform live auditions
  • CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing
  • CUAPPM512 Realise productions
  • CUASOU412 Manage audio input sources

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course is requires a practical, hands on approach with students applying their knowledge and skills through practical activities, completion of portfolios of activities and performances/productions which will be undertaken in on campus Live Venue and studios, as well as public music performance venues. The required knowledge is assessed through knowledge-based tests.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. 

 

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, music CDs or digital tracks, handouts/ worksheets, rehearsal diary, PowerPoint/ Keynote handouts, portable recording equipment, sheet music, copyright workbook and reference materials.

Facilities and equipment may include access to instrumentation, fully equipped rehearsal studios, recording studios and editing suites, fully equipped Jamhub rooms, industry standard live venue, Mac & PC labs, Macbook Airs, specialised software such as Logic, ProTools, Auralia, Sibelius, a fully equipped store and earplugs and other PPE as required.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $970
  • Materials fee: $100

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 10/11/12
CUA50820 Diploma of Music [Performance] - AC73
2 semesters
CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music [Performance] - AC77
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 4 core units and 12 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
  • CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBMKG546 Develop social media engagement plans
  • CUAMCP511 Compose music using music technology
  • CUAMGT411 Manage distribution of music and associated products
  • CUAMLT511 Refine aural perception and memory skills
  • CUAMPF411 Rehearse music for group performances
  • CUAMPF412 Develop and apply stagecraft skills
  • CUAMPF413 Develop repertoire as part of a backup group
  • CUAMPF515 Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire
  • CUAMPF516 Prepare for and perform live auditions
  • CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing
  • CUAPPM512 Realise productions
  • CUASOU412 Manage audio input sources

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course is requires a practical, hands on approach with students applying their knowledge and skills through practical activities, completion of portfolios of activities and performances/productions which will be undertaken in on campus Live Venue and studios, as well as public music performance venues. The required knowledge is assessed through knowledge-based tests.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. 

 

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, music CDs or digital tracks, handouts/ worksheets, rehearsal diary, PowerPoint/ Keynote handouts, portable recording equipment, sheet music, copyright workbook and reference materials.

Facilities and equipment may include access to instrumentation, fully equipped rehearsal studios, recording studios and editing suites, fully equipped Jamhub rooms, industry standard live venue, Mac & PC labs, Macbook Airs, specialised software such as Logic, ProTools, Auralia, Sibelius, a fully equipped store and earplugs and other PPE as required.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

For information about pathways from TAFE to university, view our Pathways to university page.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on November 30, 2022