CUA20620 Certificate II in Music
Begin your career in the music industry
On completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to enhance your current musical skills for performance purposes.

Overview
Campus Margaret River
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the music industry. You will have the skills and knowledge to enhance your current musical skills for performance purposes. You can choose to learn skills that enable you to play music or sing, develop a demo recording, use technical equipment and computers, record and transform sound and prepare yourself for performance.
- You have a passion for music and want to deepen your understanding and appreciation of music
- Through music, you want to develop self-expression, well-being and social connections
- You are seeking a practical course where you will learn more within a creative community
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Show an interest in the Music Industry and creative expression
- Build on basic music skills and knowledge
- Have good communication skills
- Willing to learn how to analyse and appreciate music
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and problem-solving skills
- Have understanding in other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect their views
- Collaborate and work proactively with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Show ability to follow instructions, Work, Health and Safety procedures, and avoid safety risks.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication: Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust
- Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
- Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
- Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
- Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
- Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. Taking responsibility for successes and failures is how we learn to be resilient and capable.
- Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your study program, including:
- Develop and apply creative arts and musical ideas and knowledge
- Incorporate technology into music making
- Develop skills to play or sing music
- Perform simple musical pieces
- Assist with sound recordings
- Contribute to health and safety of self and others
- Technology: Use traditional and contemporary musical instruments and technologies Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,615.28 + Resource fee $136.80 )
(Tuition fee* $486.57 + Resource fee $136.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
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BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUAIND211 | Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
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CUAMCP211 | Incorporate technology into music making |
CUAMLT211 | Develop musical ideas and knowledge |
CUAMPF111 | Develop skills to play or sing music |
CUAMPF211 | Perform simple musical pieces |
CUASOU213 | Assist with sound recordings |