Review of the Music Training Package (CUS01)
Phase One of the review of the CUS01 Music Training Package was completed in September 2005. This involved research into issues around the content of units and the structure of qualifications. The views of industry and RTOs around Australia were widely canvassed at that time. Based on recommendations in the Phase One report, work commenced on the second phase of the review in early 2006. This involved revising all units, writing new units to address content gaps and restructuring qualifications. The project was suspended in November 2007.
Phase Two of the review is nearing completion (see timeline below). The outcome of work undertaken prior to the suspension of the project has been taken fully into account, in particular discussion and debate around the structure of qualifications. A National Project Reference Group (NPRG) with representatives from industry, RTOs and State Training Agencies has been established to oversee the management of the project, which includes ensuring that industry and training providers are fully engaged in the review process. The NPRG is chaired by Dr Helen Lancaster representing the Music Council of Australia.
(Click here for the list of NPRG members)
Timeline for completion of Phase Two
- 1 September – 31 October 2008: draft units of competency progressively loaded onto the IBSA online review and feedback register for comment.
COMPLETE: Click here to download a list of all proposed CUS-coded units of competency.
- End October 2008: draft qualifications loaded onto the IBSA online review and feedback register for comment.
COMPLETE: Click here to download all draft qualifications as a single PDF file.
- September – early December 2008: comments and feedback on draft units and qualifications incorporated into final versions.
ONGOING
- Late November/early December 2008: face-to-face validation meetings in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Meetings are currently being organised, dates are:
- Brisbane: 1 December 5:30-7:30pm
- Sydney: 2 December 2:00-4:00pm
- Melbourne: 4 December 2:00-4:00pm
- Perth: 8 December 2:00-5:00pm
- Canberra: 15 December 2:00-4:00pm
- 31 March 2009: case for endorsement of the CUS09 Music Training Package completed and ready for submission to the National Quality Council.
How to have input
There are three simple but effective ways that you can participate in the review process:
- If you want to comment on units of competency or qualifications, please use the online Review and Feedback Register (login required). Comments on any aspects are welcome, for example, in relation to units, you may want to suggest additions or deletions to range statements, performance criteria, evidence guide or required skills and knowledge.
- If you would like to participate in an online discussion forum by asking questions, responding to other people's questions, or bouncing ideas off other registered forum users, please contact Linda Marson of C&L Communications Consultants Pty Ltd on lmarson@bigpond.net.au.
- If you would like to attend one or more of the validation meetings, please email Linda Marson at lmarson@bigpond.net.au.
For more detailed information on the review, please contact Linda Arnold at IBSA on (03) 9815 7000.
Click to login to the Review and Feedback Register
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