Cua 40915 Certificate Iv in Music Industry

QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF MUSIC PTY LTD (40821)

CUA 40915 CERTIFICATE IV IN MUSIC INDUSTRY

Recognition of Prior Learning Portfolio

CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Level 1 Unit 5, 14 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba 4102
Telephone: 07 31918532
Email:
Website: www.qcm.qld.edu.au

SECTION 1 - Personal information and declaration form

Name
Postal address
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Email
Job title
Instrument/s
Checklist
Complete the checklist below to tick off attachments:
Section 2 - Indicated CUA40915 units for which I am seeking recognition
Section 3 - Completed Portfolio of evidence form.
Attached portfolio of evidence.
Section 4 - Completed self-assessment questions for nominated units
Section 5 - Completed employment history
Section 6 - Oral questions asked by trainer
Declaration
Sign this declaration when all steps are completed and submit it to the RTO.
I declare that the information I have provided is accurate, that the evidence I have presented is authentic, and that I have based my responses on my reading of the requirements for the units of competency as set out in this tool, and the Music Training Package
Signed Date

SECTION 2 – Units of competency

CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry consists of 14 units of competency – four core and ten electives

Units of competency /

Indicate any units for which you are seeking recognition of prior learning

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Indicate any units you have completed with another RTO

BSBCRT401
Articulate, present and debate ideas / /
BSBIPR401
Use and respect copyright / /
BSBSMB301
Investigate micro-business opportunities / /
CUAWHS302
Apply work health and safety practices /
CUAMCP402
Develop techniques for composing music /
CUAMPF304
Make a music demo /
CUAMPF405
Develop instrumental techniques /
CUAMPF302
Prepare for performances /
CUAMPF401
Rehearse music for group performances /
CUAMPF404
Perform music as part of a group /
CUAMPF406
Perform music as a soloist /
CUARES402
Conduct research /
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices /
BSBLDR403
Promote team effectiveness /

SECTION 3 - Portfolio of evidence form

1.  Locate evidence of your competency related to each unit[1].

2.  Clearly number each piece of evidence, add it to your portfolio and list it on the form.

3.  Organise your portfolio of evidence in a logical way that links the evidence to this form

Portfolio of evidence form /
Evidence item number / This item is:
(resume, performance recording, references, certificates, photographs) / This shows evidence related to:
(indicate unit code and title) /

SECTION 4 - Music Industry Skills Self Assessment Form

Name: / Date:

Think about your music industry skills and knowledge.

Unit of competency / Skills and knowledge / Often / Sometimes / Rarely
CUAWHS302
Apply work health and safety practices / Implement safe work practices
Participate in risk assessment and emergency procedures
BSBIPR401
Use and respect copyright / Apply knowledge of legislation relating to copyright and intellectual property
Access sources of information and role of the ACC and collection/registration agencies
Apply fair, moral and exclusive rights
BSBSMB301
Investigate micro-business opportunities / Market potential and projections
Emerging markets and trends
BSBCRT401
Articulate, present and debate ideas / Music opinions and views
Skills for discussing and debating
CUAMCP402
Develop techniques for composing music / Use composition techniques
Demonstrate aural perception skills
Interpret notated music
CUAMPF302
Prepare for performances
CUAMPF401
Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF404
Perform music as part of a group
CUAMPF406
Perform music as a soloist / Use music reading skills
Observe melodic and rhythmic structures
Participate in group performances and/or solo performances
Demonstrate a high level of expertise in instrumental/vocal techniques
CUAMPF304
Make a music demo / Make music demos of performances in a variety of file formats
Use recording equipment
CUAMPF405
Develop instrumental techniques / Interpret music scores
Demonstrate aural discrimination
Maintain own instrument
Demonstrate knowledge of music styles, genres, forms and conventions
CUARES402
Conduct Research / Use research skills
Write reports
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices / Observe environmental regulations
Apply resource efficiency strategies
BSBLDR403
Promote team effectiveness / Identify team purpose and roles
Contribute to team cohesion and group work
Demonstrate leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Efficient in planning and goals setting

Candidate Declaration

I declare that all the information contained in this self assessment is true and correct and that the documents I have supplied are genuine.

Candidate Signature / Date

SECTION 5 – Employment history

Name, Address and Phone number of Employers / Period of Employment
(DD/MM/YYYY) / Position Held / Full Time
Part-time
Casual / Description of Major Duties
From / To
1.
2.
3.
4.

SECTION 6 – Oral questions

Oral questions / Satisfactory response
Yes / No
1. Describe the range of your instrument.
2. What are the factors you consider when selecting musical pieces?
3. Describe the accessories you use to enhance your performance?
4. Describe the acoustic principles relevant to your instrument.
5. Describe the various parts of your instrument and its capabilities.
6. How do you care for and maintain your instrument?
7. What exercises do you do to improve your technical fluency?
8. How do you warm up before practicing?
9. What is an effective way to listen to your own work?
10. Why is good posture important?

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Learner Name ______

Assessor Name ______

UNITS OF COMPETENCY / COMMENTS
BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas
1. Analyse ideas for communication to others
1.1 Distil key themes, messages and positions to aid in clarity of thought and presentation
1.2 Reflect on different ways of communicating ideas for different purposes and to different people
1.3 Identify the enabling skills and attributes of individuals who can effectively participate in discussions about ideas
2. Provoke response and reaction
2.1 Explore and use different techniques to engage, fascinate and involve others in the process of communication and exchange
2.2 Explore the ways that storytelling can be used to communicate ideas
2.3 Create innovative approaches to different communication challenges
2.4 Be prepared to take risks in the way ideas are presented
2.5 Identify specific ways to provoke and encourage response in particular individuals or groups
3. Debate and discuss ideas
3.1 Present and argue substantiated positions on ideas
3.2 Be open to critical analysis of own ideas and to the ideas of others
3.3 Identify and participate in conversations that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches and generate new ideas
3.4 Respond to questions about ideas with confidence and relevant information
3.5 Reflect on and appraise the views of others, and use to refine ideas and to embrace new ideas
Performance evidence
·  present ideas and information to an unfamiliar audience and environment that provoke interest and response
·  reflect on and appraise the views of others
·  participate actively and confidently in critical debate and discussion of ideas while responding to new and different communication situations
·  investigate and evaluate creative and different ways of expressing and communicating ideas while making an opportunity pitch.
Knowledge evidence
·  explain different ways in which individuals receive and respond to ideas and information, and what influences their response
·  identify the enabling skills and attributes of people needed to effectively discuss ideas
·  describe the nature and role of risk taking in the presentation and debate of ideas
·  explain the role of storytelling in communicating ideas and key storytelling techniques
·  describe common techniques to tailor comments to particular audiences.
CUAMCP402 Develop techniques for composing music
1. Explore ways of expressing ideas musically
1.1 Consult personnel with appropriate expertise to identify factors that may impact on approach to the composition of music
1.2 Experiment with ways musical elements could be organised for different purposes and types of musical pieces
2. Generate ideas for musical pieces
2.1 Clarify scope of composition brief with client
2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract as required
2.3 Brief other people involved in the composition project as required
2.4 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points, and experiment with options for realising them
2.5 Investigate the potential of basic structural elements for achieving the desired effect
2.6 Discuss options with appropriate people and refine ideas as required
3. Create musical pieces
3.1 Develop and apply a range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces
3.2 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of compositions
3.3 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions
3.4 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make any required adjustments
3.5 Use appropriate music technology as required
3.6 Apply copyright notice to the composition, and present all compositions in required format by agreed deadline
4. Evaluate own musical compositions
4.1 Identify criteria to measure the success of own compositions
4.2 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas
4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of compositions with appropriate people, and identify strategies for improving own compositional techniques
Performance Evidence
·  compose a selection of musical pieces in response to different briefs
·  discuss requirements, document plans for selected pieces, and apply composition techniques appropriate to the intended purpose
·  work with others involved in creating, performing or evaluating the compositions
Knowledge Evidence
·  explain composition techniques that can be used to manipulate musical elements when composing musical pieces
·  explain copyright issues in relation to composing music
·  outline music technology options available to the composer
·  describe the ways that musical information is conveyed by various systems of notation
·  outline typical formats used for presenting musical compositions
·  describe challenges that typically arise in the context of composing music and how they might be overcome
CUAMPF304 Make a music demo
1.Plan a music demo recording
1.1 Identify the purpose of the music demo
1.2 Discuss with appropriate people the image and style of the performance to be recorded, and select the most appropriate music
1.3 Agree on repertoire balance and original material and covers to be performed
1.4 Discuss and confirm all details of creative collaboration with other performers
1.5 Agree on method and format for final recording
1.6 Allocate roles and responsibilities in the demo production process
1.7 Develop a recording plan that takes into account personnel, scheduling, rehearsing, equipment, suitable reviewing processes and other factors as required
2. Work collaboratively with recording personnel
2.1 Collaborate with technical personnel to ensure that instruments and equipment are set up to avoid undue interruption during the recording process
2.2 Observe work health and safety (WHS) principles in the prevention of injury and stress in the recording environment
2.3 Show respect for the skills of others, communicate professionally with session personnel and follow recording protocols and conventions
2.4 Maintain a professional working relationship with all involved in the recording to achieve agreed outcomes
3. Finalise demo recording
3.1 Listen to and review rough mixes
3.2 Contribute to the mixing and mastering of the recording as required
3.3 Review the final mix, and discuss and negotiate refinements as required
3.4 Confirm that the final recording is in the required format for distribution
3.5 Evaluate the process of producing the demo recording, and note areas for future improvement
Performance Evidence
·  plan a music demo in collaboration with others
·  develop a recording plan for a music demo recording
·  collaborate with relevant people to record and finalise a demo.
Knowledge Evidence
·  outline factors to be considered in planning a music demo
·  describe recording protocols, conventions and procedures
·  describe elements of musical arrangement and organisation in relation to content of the demo recording
·  describe characteristics and potential of different file formats for editing, production and distribution of the music demo
·  outline issues and challenges that arise when making a music demo and how they may be overcome
·  describe work health and safety procedures as they relate to recording plans and sessions.
BSBSMB301 Investigate micro-business opportunities
1.Describe business ideas
1.1 Gather information for business ideas from appropriate sources
1.2 List details of business ideas and opportunities
1.3 Research alternative business ideas in light of available resources
1.4 Specify and list products and services to match business
1.5 Identify and research potential customer information for business ideas
1.6 Identify and take into account available financial, business and technical skills when researching business opportunities
2. Identify market needs
2.1 Collect information regarding market size and potential from appropriate sources
2.2 Investigate market trends and developments to identify market needs relative to business ideas
2.3 Gather market information from primary and secondary sources to identify possible market needs in relation to business ideas
2.4 Identify ethical and cultural requirements of the market, and their relevance for business ideas
2.5 Identify new and emerging markets and document their features
2.6 Identify and organise information on expected market growth or decline and associated risk factors
3. Investigate factors affecting the market
3.1 Identify projected changes in population, economic activity and labour force that may impact business ideas
3.2 Identify movements in prices, and projected changes in availability of resources
3.3 Review trends and developments and identify their potential impact on business ideas
Performance evidence
·  analyse information from a range of sources to investigate a business opportunity, including:
·  financial considerations
·  technical skills required to document, research and analyse market data and market changes
·  ethical and cultural requirements of the market
·  resource availability
·  risk management
·  review data for potential impact.
Knowledge evidence
·  locate and outline relevant legislation and regulation laws governing state and federal laws when starting and running a micro business in Australia
·  locate and analyse theory of ethical culture including how theory can be applied to achieve positive ethical outcomes within the business