To achieve a CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music a total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be completed comprising four (4) Core and ten (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
4 core units plus
10 elective units, of which:
- at least 8 must be from the elective units listed below, with no more than 3 of these units selective from Group E
- up to 2 may be from the remaining listed elective units (with the exception of Group E) or from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 655.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 |
| CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements | 20 |
| CUAIND411 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields | 45 |
| CUAMWB402 | Manage feedback on creative practice | 40 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 130 |
| Elective units of competency (Select 10) |
| Group A - Performance |
| CUAMCP311 | Create simple musical compositions | 35 |
| CUAMCP312 | Write song lyrics | 30 |
| CUAMCP313 | Create simple musical pieces using music technology | 35 |
| CUAMPF411 | Rehearse music for group performances | 85 |
| CUAMPF412 | Develop and apply stagecraft skills | 70 |
| CUAMPF414 | Perform music as part of a group | 70 |
| CUAMPF416 | Perform music as a soloist | 70 |
| CUASOU306 | Operate sound reinforcement systems | 40 |
| CUASOU317 | Record and mix basic music demos | 40 |
| CUASOU419 | Mix recorded music | 50 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 525 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 655 |
