Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow a musical director and musical instructions to perform simple musical parts in an ensemble situation.
It applies to individuals with little or no musical experience who need close guidance and supervision. Typically, these skills could apply to performing in community workshops or short programs of musical instruction.
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 |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to perform simple musical parts |
1.1 Set up equipment, tune instrument and confirm ensemble protocol requirements with relevant personnel 1.2 Set instrument or equipment to appropriate volume as directed 1.3 Use healthy performance habits in setting up and warming up |
2. Perform simple musical parts |
2.1 Take cues from relevant personnel to start and end musical part at the appropriate places 2.2 Use correct posture to perform notated or memorised musical part at appropriate volume 2.3 Take note of musical structure of overall ensemble repertoire and how own part fits in 2.4 Respond to direction in playing or singing in appropriate style 2.5 Listen to others in group and apply awareness of others’ playing and/or singing to ensure own playing and/or singing is in time and in tune with ensemble |
3. Improve own performance |
3.1 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel, and take action to improve 3.2 Note aspects of own performance that could be improved 3.3 Practise own parts individually prior to ensemble rehearsals to ensure sufficient technical skills to perform musical parts accurately |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
3.1, 3.2 |
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Reading |
2.2 |
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Writing |
3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1-1.3, 2.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 3.1 |
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Get the work done |
3.2, 3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAMPF102 Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts |
CUSMPF102A Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria to clarify intent. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5