Certificate III in Music Business

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical support to a team. The qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in a range of music business roles and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations. This qualification is applicable to a variety of industry contexts.

Job roles

assistant band manager.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 11

5 core units

4 Group A units

2 elective units

The 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

add topic CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

add topic BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal

add topic CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements

add topic CUSIND301B Work effectively in the music industry

add topic CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry

Group A units (specialist)

Creative process

add topic BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

Digital content and imaging

add topic CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content

Event management

add topic CUSEVT301A Book performance venues

General administration

add topic CUSADM301A Administer operations for rehearsals and performances

Marketing

add topic CUSMKG301A Assist with the promotion of creative acts

Music literacy

add topic CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making

Purchasing and contracting

add topic BSBPUR301B Purchase goods and services

Product skills and advice

add topic BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services

Group B units

Customer service

add topic BSBCMM301A Process customer complaints

add topic BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

Digital content and imaging

add topic CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences

add topic CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

Diversity

add topic BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity

Event management

add topic CUEFOH04C Usher patrons

add topic SITTVAF001A Provide venue information and assistance

add topic SITXEVT002A Provide event staging support

add topic SITXEVT003A Process and monitor event registrations

add topic SITXEVT004A Coordinate on-site event registrations

Financial administration

add topic BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

General administration

add topic BSBADM307B Organise schedules

add topic BSBADM311A Maintain business resources

ICT use

add topic BSBITU301A Create and use databases

add topic BSBITU302A Create electronic presentations

add topic BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents

add topic BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets

add topic BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

add topic BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents

add topic ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology

add topic ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications

Industry context

add topic BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context

add topic CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

Information management and research

add topic BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

add topic BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system

add topic CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

Innovation

add topic BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

Small and micro business

add topic BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities

add topic BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business

add topic BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business

add topic BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business

add topic BSBSMB307A Set up information and communications technology for the micro business

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Writing

add topic BSBWRT301A Write simple documents

add topic CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

Selecting electives for different outcomes

The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive.

Assistant band manager

Core units plus:

add topic BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

add topic BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services

add topic BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities

add topic CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content

add topic CUSADM301A Administer operations for rehearsals and performances

add topic CUSEVT301A Book performance venues

add topic CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making

add topic CUSMKG301A Assist with the promotion of creative acts


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    CUS20109 Certificate II in Music or

    BSB20107 Certificate II in Business

    with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the music industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

sharing industry information with colleagues and peers

proofreading documents to ensure conformity and consistency of information

clarifying information and referring errors or discrepancies to appropriate people

monitoring and advising on customer service strategies

Teamwork

establishing and maintaining work/contractual relationships through regular contact

working constructively with others

establishing and maintaining industry networks

Problem-solving

reading and interpreting financial data and preparing cash analysis sheets

reconciling figures

identifying market trends and developments and assessing their impact on products and services

undertaking a risk analysis for a performance

Initiative and enterprise

generating ideas for potential businesses

adjusting artistic image in line with feedback

Planning and organising

identifying timelines and action plans to achieve career goals

organising work priorities and arrangements

completing work tasks to timeframes and within budgets

using agreed processes to ensure operational effectiveness

accessing reliable information on the promotional viability of artists and artistic works

Self-management

prioritising work tasks and establishing deadlines

working within established budgets and timeframes

monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance

monitoring career aspirations and introducing strategies to improve career potential

Learning

seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice into own work performance

identifying learning opportunities to maximise career goals

giving and receiving constructive feedback relating to development needs

Technology

using information management skills to store and retrieve relevant OHS documents

accessing/downloading relevant information

selecting and using technology appropriate to a task

using current industry computer hardware and software