Certificate IV in Music
CUA40920
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
14Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
14Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA40920, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Sound RecordistBooking Agent (Music)Sound TechnicianSinger/SongwriterMusicianMusic Marketing and Promotions Officer
Industries
Lighting and SoundMusic IndustryBroadcasting Production
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA40920 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 14 units: 4 core plus 10 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCMM511Communicate with influence
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMKG431Assess marketing opportunities
BSBMKG432Research international markets
BSBMKG433Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG439Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry
BSBMKG550Promote products and services to international markets
BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBPMG421Apply project time management techniques
BSBTEC401Design and produce complex text documents
BSBTEC402Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS512Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001Licence to perform rigging advanced level
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUADES411Generate design solutions
CUADIG401Author interactive media
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUAFIM411Obtain revenue to support operations
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUALGT413Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
CUALGT512Manage installation of lighting systems
CUALGT513Manage lighting operations for outdoor events
CUAMCP311Create simple musical compositions
CUAMCP312Write song lyrics
CUAMCP313Create simple musical pieces using music technology
CUAMCP411Develop techniques for arranging music
CUAMCP412Compose musical pieces
CUAMGT404Administer artists' royalty income
CUAMGT411Manage distribution of music and associated products
CUAMGT412Administer music publishing income
CUAMGT413Manage licensing and assignment of works
CUAMLT311Develop and apply aural perception skills
CUAMLT411Notate music for performance
CUAMLT413Analyse basic harmony functions
CUAMPF411Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF412Develop and apply stagecraft skills
CUAMPF413Develop repertoire as part of a backup group
CUAMPF414Perform music as part of a group
CUAMPF415Develop and apply instrumental techniques
CUAMPF416Perform music as a soloist
CUAMPF417Develop vocal techniques
CUAMPF418Develop performance techniques on a second instrument
CUAMPF419Perform music using digital media
CUAMPF420Perform music from written notation
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPOS412Manage media assets
CUAPPM433Coordinate touring arrangements
CUAPPR408Integrate disability access and inclusion
CUARES412Conduct research
CUASOU212Perform basic sound editing
CUASOU304Prepare audio assets
CUASOU306Operate sound reinforcement systems
CUASOU312Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory
CUASOU317Record and mix basic music demos
CUASOU321Mix music in studio environments
CUASOU331Undertake live audio operations
CUASOU406Develop and implement sound plans
CUASOU410Record sound on location
CUASOU411Coordinate sound recording operations on location
CUASOU412Manage audio input sources
CUASOU415Record sound
CUASOU417Edit sound
CUASOU418Edit dialogue
CUASOU419Mix recorded music
CUASOU421Mix audio for live productions
CUASOU422Reproduce sound for post-production
CUAWRT503Write about music
SIRXMKT006Develop a social media strategy
SITXMPR009Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA40920 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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