Nominal hours for units of competency from the

CUS09 Music

Updated: 05 Jun 2026

Unit Code	Unit Title	Nominal Hours
SRXFAC009B	Plan, develop and commission facility development	20
PSPPROC602B	Direct the management of contracts	60
ICPMM296A	Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD	20
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	20
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	20
HLTFA201A	Provide basic emergency life support	10
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid	18
FNSICGEN402B	Participate in negotiations	20
FNSICORG501B	Develop a budget	60
FNSICORG502B	Manage a budget	40
FNSICORG609B	Develop and manage financial systems	60
ICAA5144B	Determine best-fit topology for a local network	20
ICAI5172B	Implement backbone technologies in a local area network	40
ICAS4191B	Maintain website performance	30
ICAS5199B	Manage business websites and servers	30
ICAS5203B	Evaluate and select a web hosting service	15
ICAT4221B	Locate equipment, system and software faults	20
ICAU2005B	Operate computer hardware	20
ICAU2006B	Operate computing packages	60
ICAU3019B	Migrate to new technology	20
ICAU3126B	Use advanced features of computer applications	34
TAADEL401B	Plan and organise group-based delivery	20
TAADEL402B	Facilitate group-based learning	20
TAADEL403B	Facilitate individual learning	15
TAADES501B	Design and develop learning strategies	40
TAADES502B	Design and develop learning resources	50
TAAENV501B	Maintain and enhance professional practice	40
BSBADM307B	Organise schedules	15
BSBADM311A	Maintain business resources	15
BSBADM502B	Manage meetings	30
BSBADM506B	Manage business document design and development	80
BSBADV405A	Perform media calculations	40
BSBADV406A	Buy and monitor media	40
BSBADV407A	Apply media analysis and processing tools	50
BSBADV507B	Develop a media plan	60
BSBADV509A	Create mass print media advertisements	30
BSBADV510A	Create mass electronic media advertisements	50
BSBADV511A	Evaluate and recommend advertising media options	50
BSBCMM301A	Process customer complaints	30
BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation	30
BSBCRT301A	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills	40
BSBCRT401A	Articulate, present and debate ideas	40
BSBCRT402A	Collaborate in a creative process	40
BSBCRT501A	Originate and develop concepts	30
BSBCRT601A	Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity	65
BSBCUS301A	Deliver and monitor a service to customers	35
BSBCUS401A	Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies	40
BSBCUS501A	Manage quality customer service	40
BSBDES201A	Follow a design process	40
BSBDES202A	Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context	30
BSBDES305A	Source and apply information on the history and theory of design	65
BSBDES401A	Generate design solutions	60
BSBDES501A	Implement design solutions	60
BSBDES601A	Manage design realisation	50
BSBDES602A	Research global design trends	30
BSBDIV301A	Work effectively with diversity	30
BSBDIV601A	Develop and implement diversity policy	70
BSBEBU401A	Review and maintain a website	50
BSBEBU501A	Investigate and design e business solutions	50
BSBEBU502A	Implement e business solutions	50
BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records	60
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports	50
BSBFIA402A	Report on financial activity	30
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans	70
BSBFIM601A	Manage finances	80
BSBHRM402A	Recruit, select and induct staff	50
BSBHRM503A	Manage performance management systems	60
BSBHRM506A	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes	60
BSBHRM602A	Manage human resources strategic planning	60
BSBINM201A	Process and maintain workplace information	30
BSBINM301A	Organise workplace information	30
BSBINM302A	Utilise a knowledge management system	50
BSBINM501A	Manage an information or knowledge management system	50
BSBINM601A	Manage knowledge and information	80
BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment	40
BSBINN501A	Establish systems that support innovation	50
BSBINN502A	Build and sustain an innovative work environment	50
BSBINN601A	Manage organisational change	60
BSBITU201A	Produce simple word processed documents	60
BSBITU202A	Create and use spreadsheets	30
BSBITU203A	Communicate electronically	20
BSBITU301A	Create and use databases	30
BSBITU302A	Create electronic presentations	20
BSBITU303A	Design and produce text documents	90
BSBITU304A	Produce spreadsheets	35
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents	80
BSBITU309A	Produce desktop published documents	50
BSBITU401A	Design and develop complex text documents	100
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets	50
BSBITU404A	Produce complex desktop published documents	50
BSBLED401A	Develop teams and individuals	40
BSBMGT402A	Implement operational plan	40
BSBMGT403A	Implement continuous improvement	40
BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance	70
BSBMGT515A	Manage operational plan	60
BSBMGT605B	Provide leadership across the organisation	60
BSBMGT608B	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	70
BSBMGT615A	Contribute to organisation development	60
BSBMGT616A	Develop and implement strategic plans	80
BSBMGT617A	Develop and implement a business plan	60
BSBMKG401B	Profile the market	50
BSBMKG402B	Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets	60
BSBMKG408B	Conduct market research	60
BSBMKG413A	Promote products and services	40
BSBMKG414A	Undertake marketing activities	50
BSBMKG415A	Research international markets	50
BSBMKG416A	Market goods and services internationally	70
BSBMKG501B	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities	70
BSBMKG502B	Establish and adjust the marketing mix	60
BSBMKG506B	Plan market research	50
BSBMKG507A	Interpret Market Trends And Developments	50
BSBMKG511A	Analyse data from international markets	50
BSBMKG513A	Promote products and services to international markets	70
BSBMKG514A	Implement and monitor marketing activities	50
BSBMKG516A	Profile international markets	50
BSBMKG517A	Analyse consumer behaviour for specific international markets	60
BSBMKG603B	Manage the marketing process	50
BSBMKG605B	Evaluate international marketing opportunities	60
BSBMKG606B	Manage international marketing programs	50
BSBMKG607B	Manage market research	50
BSBMKG608A	Develop organisational marketing objectives	60
BSBMKG609A	Develop a marketing plan	50
BSBMKG610A	Develop, implement and monitor a marketing campaign	60
BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes	20
BSBOHS407A	Monitor a safe workplace	50
BSBOHS509A	Ensure a safe workplace	60
BSBPMG401A	Apply project scope management techniques	40
BSBPMG402A	Apply time management techniques	40
BSBPMG501A	Manage application of project integrative processes	60
BSBPMG503A	Manage project time	40
BSBPMG510A	Manage projects	60
BSBPMG601A	Direct the integration of projects	70
BSBPRO301A	Recommend products and services	20
BSBPUB401A	Develop and apply knowledge of public relations industry	80
BSBPUB502A	Develop and manage complex public relations campaigns	50
BSBPUB503A	Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities	50
BSBPUB504A	Develop and implement crisis management plans	40
BSBPUR301B	Purchase goods and services	60
BSBPUR401B	Plan purchasing	40
BSBPUR402B	Negotiate contracts	50
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information	40
BSBRES801A	Initiate and lead applied research	150
BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes	50
BSBRSK501A	Manage risk	60
BSBSMB201A	Identify suitability for micro business	20
BSBSMB301A	Investigate micro business opportunities	30
BSBSMB302A	Develop a micro business proposal	30
BSBSMB303A	Organise finances for the micro business	50
BSBSMB304A	Determine resource requirements for the micro business	30
BSBSMB305A	Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business	45
BSBSMB306A	Plan a home based business	25
BSBSMB307A	Set up information and communications technology for the micro business	20
BSBSMB401A	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business	60
BSBSMB402A	Plan small business finances	50
BSBSMB403A	Market the small business	50
BSBSMB404A	Undertake small business planning	50
BSBSMB405A	Monitor and manage small business operations	45
BSBSMB408B	Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations	30
BSBSUS201A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	20
BSBSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	40
BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability	50
BSBWOR201A	Manage personal stress in the workplace	40
BSBWOR202A	Organise and complete daily work activities	20
BSBWOR203A	Work effectively with others	15
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology	20
BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships	50
BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness	50
BSBWOR403A	Manage stress in the workplace	60
BSBWRT301A	Write simple documents	30
BSBWRT401A	Write complex documents	50
BSBWRT501A	Write persuasive copy	50
CUVADM08B	Develop and manage public relations strategies	40
CUVADM10B	Research and utilise revenue and funding opportunities	30
CUVADM13B	Research and critique cultural work(s)	50
CUVPHI514A	Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace	50
CUFCMP301A	Implement copyright arrangements	20
CUFCMP501A	Manage and exploit copyright arrangements	20
CUFDIG201A	Maintain interactive content	30
CUFDIG302A	Author interactive sequences	40
CUFDIG303A	Produce and prepare photo images	20
CUFDIG401A	Author interactive media	50
CUFDIG402A	Design user interfaces	50
CUFDIG403A	Create user interfaces	50
CUFDIG502A	Design web environments	50
CUFGMT301A	Repair and maintain production equipment	25
CUFIND201A	Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge	20
CUFIND301A	Work effectively in the screen and media industries	20
CUFIND401A	Provide services on a freelance basis	30
CUFIND402A	Develop screen and media specialist expertise	30
CUFLGT301A	Prepare, install and test lighting equipment	30
CUFLGT302A	Record and operate standard lighting cues	30
CUFLGT303A	Install and operate follow spots	20
CUFLGT304A	Operate floor electrics	20
CUFPOS201A	Perform basic vision and sound editing	40
CUFPOS402A	Manage media assets	40
CUFPPM602A	Plan and manage film and media post-production	35
CUFRES201A	Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication	20
CUFRES401A	Conduct research	30
CUFSOU204A	Perform basic sound editing	30
CUFSOU301A	Prepare audio assets	30
CUFSOU302A	Compile audio material for broadcast	30
CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media	40
CUFWRT401A	Edit texts	30
SITTVAF001A	Provide venue information and assistance	30
SITXEVT002A	Provide event staging support	30
SITXEVT003A	Process and monitor event registrations	20
SITXEVT004A	Coordinate on-site event registrations	40
SITXEVT009A	Develop event concepts	30
SITXEVT010A	Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements	40
SITXEVT011A	Develop crowd control plans and procedures	30
SITXEVT012A	Select event venues and sites	35
SITXEVT013A	Manage event staging	40
SITXEVT014A	Develop conference programs	30
SITXEVT015A	Manage exhibitions	40
SITXEVT016A	Organise and monitor event infrastructure	40
SITXEVT017A	Provide on-site event management services	60
SITXEVT019A	Manage multi -venue events	40
SITXFIN007A	Manage physical assets	30
SITXHRM004A	Manage volunteers	20
SITXMPR001A	Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials	60
TAAASS401C	Plan and organise assessment	10
TAAASS402C	Assess competence	15
CUEAUD02C	Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems	55
CUEAUD03C	Operate vision systems	80
CUEAUD06B	Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities	20
CUECOR01C	Manage own work and learning	10
CUEFIN03C	Obtain sponsorship	80
CUEFOH04C	Usher patrons	30
CUEFOH06C	Manage venue services	100
CUEIND01C	Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge	10
CUELGT03C	Install and operate follow spots	50
CUELGT09B	Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities
CUESMT06C	Plot technical requirements from scores	100
CUESOU01C	Repair and maintain audio equipment	40
CUESOU03C	Operate professional audio equipment	100
CUESOU04C	Mix live audio	140
CUESOU07B	Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities	40
CUESOU08B	Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources	30
CUESOU09B	Manage and compile audio replay material	50
CUESOU10B	Operate wireless audio equipment	40
CUESOU11B	Set up and operate stage monitor systems	70
CUESOU12B	Set up and operate audio system control networks	120
CUESOU13B	Specify, install and operate audio for an outdoor event	60
CUESTA01C	Install staging elements	80
CUESTA02C	Operate staging elements	90
CUESTA03C	Operate flying systems	90
CUESTA05C	Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities	20
CUESTA06B	Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging	60
CUETEM03C	Establish and manage production requirements and resources	45
CUETEM07B	Tour the production	140
CUETGE15B	Handle physical elements during bump in/bump out	80
CPCCLRG3001A	Licence to perform rigging basic level	196
CPCCLRG3002A	Licence to perform rigging intermediate level	40
CPCCLRG4001A	Licence to perform rigging advanced level	40
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry	6
BSBCON401A	Work effectively in a business continuity context	40
BSBCON601A	Develop and maintain business continuity plans	60
BSBCON701A	Establish and review the business continuity management framework and strategies	80
CUSADM301A	Administer operations for rehearsals and performances	35
CUSEVT301A	Book performance venues	35
CUSFIM501A	Secure funding for projects	70
CUSIND302A	Plan a career in the creative arts industry	35
CUSIND401A	Develop specialist expertise in the music industry	40
CUSIND501A	Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement	85
CUSLED501A	Provide instrumental or vocal tuition	35
CUSLED502A	Provide tuition for composition	35
CUSMCP301A	Compose simple songs or musical pieces	35
CUSMCP302A	Write song lyrics	30
CUSMCP303A	Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media	35
CUSMCP401A	Develop techniques for arranging music	45
CUSMCP402A	Develop techniques for composing music	35
CUSMCP501A	Compose music using electronic media	60
CUSMCP502A	Compose music for screen	60
CUSMCP503A	Prepare compositions for publishing	45
CUSMCP601A	Extend techniques for composing music	65
CUSMCP602A	Extend techniques for arranging music	60
CUSMGT401A	Manage distribution of music and associated products	40
CUSMGT402A	Administer music publishing income	35
CUSMGT403A	Manage licensing of music	35
CUSMGT404A	Administer artists' royalty income	30
CUSMGT502A	Manage artists and their careers	60
CUSMGT503A	Develop artists and repertoire	70
CUSMKG301A	Assist with the promotion of creative acts	35
CUSMKG501A	Manage the promotion of creative acts	35
CUSMLT201A	Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills	25
CUSMLT202A	Apply knowledge of music culture to music making	25
CUSMLT301A	Apply knowledge of genre to music making	40
CUSMLT302A	Develop and apply aural-perception skills	45
CUSMLT303A	Notate music	40
CUSMLT401A	Notate music for performance	35
CUSMLT402A	Articulate ideas about music	40
CUSMLT403A	Analyse functional harmony	55
CUSMLT501A	Refine aural-perception skills	60
CUSMLT502A	Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice	40
CUSMLT601A	Analyse music	70
CUSMLT602A	Analyse harmony	100
CUSMPF101A	Develop skills to play or sing music	70
CUSMPF102A	Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts	70
CUSMPF201A	Play or sing simple musical pieces	70
CUSMPF202A	Incorporate music technology into performance	35
CUSMPF203A	Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music	50
CUSMPF204A	Play music from simple written notation	30
CUSMPF301A	Develop technical skills in performance	20
CUSMPF302A	Prepare for performances	35
CUSMPF303A	Contribute to backup accompaniment	35
CUSMPF304A	Make a music demo	40
CUSMPF305A	Develop improvisation skills	35
CUSMPF401A	Rehearse music for group performances	85
CUSMPF402A	Develop and maintain stagecraft skills	70
CUSMPF403A	Develop repertoire as part of a backup group	60
CUSMPF404A	Perform music as part of a group	70
CUSMPF405A	Develop instrumental techniques	50
CUSMPF406A	Perform music as a soloist	70
CUSMPF407A	Develop vocal techniques	40
CUSMPF408A	Develop performance techniques on a second instrument	40
CUSMPF409A	Perform music using digital media	40
CUSMPF410A	Perform music from written notation	70
CUSMPF501A	Prepare a program for performance	70
CUSMPF502A	Incorporate interactive technology into performance	60
CUSMPF503A	Perform accompaniment	35
CUSMPF505A	Perform improvisation for audiences	35
CUSMPF506A	Develop technical skills and expand repertoire	85
CUSMPF507A	Present live audition programs	70
CUSMPF508A	Provide musical leadership in performance	35
CUSMPF601A	Present a music performance	70
CUSMPF602A	Manage stagecraft aspects of performances	65
CUSMPF603A	Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire	65
CUSMPF604A	Extend improvisation techniques	65
CUSMPF605A	Develop advanced vocal techniques	65
CUSMPF606A	Conduct musical performances	50
CUSMPF607A	Lead music rehearsals	70
CUSOHS301A	Follow occupational health and safety procedures	10
CUSPUR501A	Establish and manage recording contracts	40
CUSSOU201A	Assist with sound recordings	35
CUSSOU202A	Mix sound in a broadcasting environment	20
CUSSOU301A	Provide sound reinforcement	40
CUSSOU302A	Record and mix a basic music demo	40
CUSSOU303A	Set up and disassemble audio equipment	40
CUSSOU304A	Restore audio tracks	35
CUSSOU305A	Analyse soundtracks	35
CUSSOU401A	Record sound	60
CUSSOU402A	Develop and implement sound plans	35
CUSSOU403A	Perform advanced sound editing	65
CUSSOU404A	Edit dialogue	40
CUSSOU405A	Mix recorded music	50
CUSSOU406A	Record sound on location	35
CUSSOU407A	Coordinate location sound recording	35
CUSSOU501A	Develop sound designs	50
CUSSOU502A	Produce sound recordings	100
CUSSOU503A	Implement sound designs	50
CUSSOU504A	Create a final sound balance	85
CUSSOU505A	Compile music for soundtracks	35
CUSSOU601A	Manage production of sound designs	50
CUSSOU602A	Manage production of sound recordings	50
CUSWRT501A	Write about music	50
BSBWOR502B	Ensure team effectiveness	60
CUSIND301B	Work effectively in the music industry	35
BSBMGT516C	Facilitate continuous improvement	60