Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop elementary skills in singing or playing an instrument. It includes preparing to sing or play and evaluating skill development.
The unit applies to those who have little or no musical experience and who are learning to sing or play a specific musical instrument and need close guidance and supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – Music performance
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT S |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to play instrument or sing |
1.1 Set goals for own skill development in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Care for, move and store instrument and/or accessories as required, using required methods and cleaning products 1.3 Listen to live or recorded music featuring chosen instrument or voice, and discuss with required personnel how sounds and effects are achieved 1.4 Set up instrument or warm up voice according to work health safety (WHS) requirements 1.5 Tune instrument with assistance from required personnel as required 1.6 Consult with required personnel to choose simple pieces suitable for own stage of skill development |
2. Play or sing simple pieces |
2.1 Perform musical piece using basic techniques 2.2 Use correct posture while playing or singing 2.3 Listen to and identify simple musical elements including melodies and rhythms 2.4 Reproduce basic musical patterns using listening skills during performance 2.5 Adjust elements of pitch, rhythm, volume and tone colour as required |
3. Review performances |
3.1 Seek feedback on own skill development from required personnel, and evaluate progress against established development goals 3.2 Note areas for future improvement |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
S KILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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Oral communication |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Self-management |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMPF101 Develop skills to play or sing music.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5