Certificate IV in
Music Industry (Specialising in Sound Production)

February and July

Full time: 6 months

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page. 

There are many employment options within the entertainment and performance industry, which include live performance, music media and recording opportunities.

You may wish to apply for employment opportunities including:

• recording engineer
• producer
• editor
• live sound operator
• develop your own music business

You must:

• have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent, or be a mature age applicant, or hold CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound Production)
• have good written and oral communication skills
• have good computer skills
• be able to demonstrate skills and aptitude in audio technology and engineering

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Direct entry

It is required you attend an interview and present a portfolio.

Interview
You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and an aptitude for the course of study including any relevant industry experience.

Portfolio
The portfolio can contain any combination of the following: recorded pieces, demo tracks, recommendations, testimonials, statement of results, recordings and any other supporting evidence you believe is relevant to the application.

Interviews are now taking place with classes starting in February 2020.

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for entry into a number of our music degrees including Bachelor of Applied Music (Audio Production) or the Bachelor of Sound Production.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

^* Does not apply to VETDSS or Short course students.

^** Does not apply to VETDSS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.

^***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).

Student tuition & materials fees published are indicative, and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are at 2020 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

There are a total of 14 units (4 core and 10 electives)