Music Technology Application Skills Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of sound principles and audio signal flow to set up and operate music technology equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using digital audio workstations (DAWs) for recording, editing, and mixing audio.
• Analyze different music production techniques and select appropriate tools for specific creative outcomes.
• Evaluate the quality of audio recordings and apply corrective measures to achieve professional standards.
• Implement music technology solutions in live performance or studio settings, ensuring optimal sound quality.
• Design a simple music production project from concept to final output, applying learned skills and knowledge.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for aspiring music producers, sound engineers, musicians, and anyone interested in using technology for music creation and production. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to formalize their skills in music technology for professional or personal development.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for developing operational skills in music technology. Learners will apply theory by recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio in a studio environment, culminating in a final project.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: DAW Setup and Recording Session — Set up a DAW, configure audio interface, and record live instruments and vocals. (12h)
• Practical 2: MIDI Sequencing and Virtual Instrument Programming — Create a MIDI composition using a virtual instrument, editing velocity and quantisation. (12h)
• Practical 3: Mixing a Multitrack Session — Mix a provided multitrack session applying EQ, compression, reverb, and automation. (15h)
• Practical 4: Mastering and Final Export — Master a mix using EQ, compression, and limiting to meet loudness standards. (6h)
• Practical 5: Final Project – Full Production — Complete a full production from recording to mastered export, demonstrating all skills. (6h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.