Modification History
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Release 2 |
Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop music knowledge by listening and responding to music.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to people entering the music industry who need to engage with, reflect on and make informed judgements about music. It has application to potential composers, musicians, performers and sound technicians. This work is undertaken under close supervision and guidance.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and differentiate a range of musical styles |
1.1 Actively listen to a range of recorded and live music performances in selected musical styles and discuss with appropriate people 1.2 Compare a range of musical styles using appropriate listening skills, musical terminology and information sources 1.3 Identify the repertoire of a range of musical styles using appropriate information sources and discuss with appropriate people |
2. Develop musical ideas |
2.1 Listen to and identify musical ideas in a range of musical styles 2.2 Seek information on the context of musical ideas in one or more musical styles using appropriate information sources 2.3 Identify and develop own musical ideas and discuss with appropriate people 2.4 Apply musical ideas to own developing area of music practice and share with appropriate people |
3. Update and maintain music knowledge |
3.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop music knowledge , ideas and listening skills 3.2 Maintain currency of own music knowledge using appropriate information sources 3.3 Check the credibility and reliability of information sources with appropriate people 3.4 Apply music knowledge to day-to-day activities to enhance quality of work performance |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Musical styles may include: |
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Appropriate people may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Context may include: |
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Music knowledge may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - music literacy