TAFE SA
6 months
Master sound production and become a professional audio engineer. This Certificate IV equips you with industry-standard skills in sound mixing, recording, and live audio operations for music, film, TV, and streaming platforms.
Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLND) is required. Entry is recommended for those interested in working in sound production. You should have intermediate computer skills, good communication and teamwork abilities, and a reasonable level of fitness for manual handling. Australian residency is required to apply.
The course covers comprehensive training in all aspects of the music industry including musicianship, aural training, improvisation, and music technology. Core units include extending expertise in specialist creative fields, implementing copyright arrangements, investigating business opportunities, and managing feedback on creative practice. Elective units cover practical skills such as assisting with live performance production, creating music with technology, editing dialogue and sound, installing audio equipment, managing audio input sources, mixing music in studio environments, recording and mixing demos, recording sound on location, and undertaking live audio operations.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with industry-standard facilities and experienced music professionals as instructors. The provider offers nationally recognised qualifications with strong graduate satisfaction rates (90% satisfied with training quality, 87% would recommend). Students gain valuable industry contacts and practical experience in real-world studio environments.
Graduates can pursue careers as sound mixers, audio technicians, studio engineers, musicians, singer-songwriters, and band members. The qualification provides a strong foundation for working in music production, film and television audio, radio broadcasting, live event sound, and streaming media. Career opportunities span recording studios, broadcast facilities, live venues, and independent production companies.
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