Required skills

listening skills in the context of recognising how intervals chords scales and chord progressions are used in music to achieve unity and variety

communication skills sufficient to

read and understand relevant sources of information

discuss music in adherence to music conventions

seek and respond to feedback on own skill development

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of recognising music structures and interpreting musical elements

problemsolving skills sufficient to

troubleshoot difficulties connected with the aural recognition of music

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

work to set goals

gather information onmusicalstyleselementsandformsstructures

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work to personal goals

seek expert assistance when problems arise

learning skills sufficient to aurally recognise music structures accurately

technical skills sufficient to accurately analyse

scales

chord sequences and music systems

rhythms

time signatures

beat patterns of musical organisation relevant to specialisation

Required knowledge

musicianship including

repertoire relevant to chosen musical specialisation

musical protocols and customs for listening to music relevant to chosen music specialisation

awareness of genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions

aural recognition and interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions in music

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

hear and recognise simple music structures accurately

adhere to the conventions of music language and terminology within selected styles

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a selection of recorded or performed music for investigation and skill development

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation or video recording of the candidates ability to aurally recognise simple music structures

written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit and to assess the development of auralperception skills

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUSMCPA Compose simple songs or musical pieces

CUSMCP301A Compose simple songs or musical pieces

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMLTA Notate music

CUSMLT303A Notate music

CUSMPFA Perform music from written notation

CUSMPF410A Perform music from written notation.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Uses of aural-recognition and perception skills may include:

Music structures may include:

Music genres and styles may include:

Conventions of language and terminology may relate to:

Music-writing conventions may include: