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Nationally RegisteredCertificate II
CUA20620 · Creative Arts & Culture
Certificate II in Music
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
You have the foundational skills from working in live performance, sound production, or music retail. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the music industry, work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. They may work in environments that require foundational skills in music performance, music making or composition, sound production, or music business.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Road Crew / Stagehand
Setting up and packing down musical equipment and technical gear for live performances and tours.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Employment contracts or job descriptions for studio assistant or stagehand roles
- Records of participation in musical ensembles or live performances
- Reference letters from venue managers, lead musicians, or studio engineers
- Basic audio setup logs and equipment checklists
- Samples of basic sound editing or recording project files
- Records of equipment maintenance and minor audio repairs
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Employment contracts or job descriptions for studio assistant or stagehand roles
- Records of participation in musical ensembles or live performances
- Reference letters from venue managers, lead musicians, or studio engineers
Audio & Sound Production
- Basic audio setup logs and equipment checklists
- Samples of basic sound editing or recording project files
- Records of equipment maintenance and minor audio repairs
Performance & Composition
- Recorded musical pieces or demonstration tapes
- Samples of music notation or written musical ideas
- Performance programs, gig posters, or promotional materials
Industry Knowledge & Safety
- WHS induction certificates and workplace safety logs
- Collaborative project notes and team meeting records
- Documentation of creative arts industry research or workshops
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.
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RPL pathway
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in CUA20620
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about CUA20620 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for this specific qualification. While we cannot facilitate a formal assessment today, we are actively preparing the pathway for those with music industry experience.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering your interest ensures you are the first to know when we secure an RTO partner for this qualification. It also helps us understand the demand for recognition in the music industry, allowing us to prioritise the development of our evidence guides.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and carries the same national weight as one earned through traditional study. The only difference is the method of assessment; it recognises the expertise you already possess.
What kind of music experience counts toward this qualification?
Experience can come from many areas, including assisting with sound recordings, performing in local ensembles, working as a roadie, or even working in music retail. If you have been performing routine tasks in a music-related environment, your experience is relevant.
Do I need to be a professional performer to apply?
Not necessarily. This qualification covers a broad range of entry-level roles including sound production, stage crew, and music business support. Recognition is based on your ability to demonstrate competency in the required units, whether as a performer or a technical assistant.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
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Other qualifications in the Creative Arts and Culture Training Package training package.
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Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.