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The Australian music industry is a major element of the broader cultural and entertainment industries. It incorporates a wide variety of sectors and occupations, and has links with other industries such as broadcasting, retail, small business, performing arts, film and publishing.

In its broadest definition, the Australian music industry consists of composers and performing artists, presenters, musical directors, record producers, recording studios, record labels, distributors, retailers, publishing houses, booking agents, touring companies, venue operators, publicists and others involved directly and indirectly in the industry.

careers

Work within the music industry is not limited to musicians!

Personal attributes:
-    A passion for music and or musical skills
-    Good interpersonal and communication skills
-    Self confidence, motivation, dedication and determination
-    The ability to multi-task
-    Resilience and preparedness to work irregular hours
-    able to work under pressure
-    determination
-    ability to work as part of a team

Examples of careers in music include:
-    Agent
-    Arranger
-    Arts Manager
-    Audiovisual Technician
-    Band Manager
-    Classical Musician
-    Composer
-    Conductor
-    Ethnomusicologist
-    Instrumental Musician
-    Jazz Musician
-    Music Critic
-    Music Teacher
-    Musicologist
-    Performing Musician / Instrumentalist
-    Promoter
-    Roadie
-    Sound Technician
-    Technician
-    Venue Manager
-    Vocalist

Want to know more about careers in Music?

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Contact: Rhyl MacFarlane - Project Manager Creative Industries
Phone: (08) 9285 8555
Email: rmacfarlane@futurenow.org.au
Website: www.futurenow.org.au

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nationally recognised training

The following qualifications are available from the Music Training Package (CUS01) for the music industry:

Business
CUS30301     Certificate III in Music Industry (Business)
CUS40301     Certificate IV in Music Industry (Business)
CUS50301     Diploma of Music Industry (Business)
CUS60301     Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Business)

Foundation
CUS10101     Certificate I in Music Industry (Foundation)
CUS20101     Certificate II in Music Industry (Foundation)

General
CUS30101     Certificate III in Music
CUS40101     Certificate IV in Music
CUS50101     Diploma of Music
CUS60101     Advanced Diploma of Music

Technical Production
CUS30201     Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production)
CUS40201     Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production)
CUS50201     Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)
CUS60201     Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)

training packages

The Music Training Package includes Certificate I and II qualifications that provide a foundation for entry into the music industry and a range of higher level qualifications in the following three broad areas: music performance; music business; and sound recording.

This Training Package is currently being reviewed. For the latest progress on the review, follow the link to the IBSA website.

Click here for an overview of the Music Training Package (CUS01) from IBSA – Innovation Business Skills Australia, the Industry Skills Council responsible for the Entertainment Training Package.

Click here to view the Music Training Package via the National Training Information Service website.

apprenticeships & traineeships

Music Apprenticeships in Western Australia
Currently there are no Music apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

Music Traineeships in Western Australia
Music - Certificate III Music
Music - Certificate IV Music
Music Industry (Business) - Certificate III Music Industry (Music Business)
Music Industry (Foundation) - Certificate II Music Industry (Foundation)
Music Industry (Technical Production) - Certificate III Music Industry (Technical Production)

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school.

What's in it for you?
•    You can earn wages while you learn.
•    You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.
•    You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.
•    You can start training while you're in school.

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

higher education

Examples of Higher Education Qualifications in Music provided by universities in Western Australia:

Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management)

Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) Honours

Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Creative Arts – Music

Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre)

Bachelor of Arts (Music)

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music (Composition)

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Musicology)

Bachelor of Music (Performance)