City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Sound and Music Technology
Qualification summary
City & Guilds have developed a fresh suite of up-to-date suite of qualifications, with a consultation team drawn from top music studios. The outcome of this development is a new contemporary industry and vocationally-based qualification, with respected skills outputs. All the skills in this qualification are a requirement for employers and employees alike. The consultation team will provide regular skills audits and updates to the qualification so as to retain the currency of the content of the units.
The aims of this qualification are to:
• meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work in the music technology and sound engineering sectors
• support Government initiatives towards the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Clear progression will be available for candidates from Level 1 through to Level 3, whilst a current customised Level 4 Sound Engineering qualification will cater for students attaining higher levels.
Sound Engineer (Recording Industry)
Sound Engineer (Theatre)
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.3
Media and Communication
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
One assignment per unit and a synoptic on-line multiple-choice examination (marked by City & Guilds) covering the mandatory units to attain the overarching award. The assignments will be marked by the centre with guidance from City & Guilds and externally verified.
Learners must complete six mandatory units and six optional units.
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Mandatory
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H/500/3573 - Employment opportunities, roles and responsibilities in music and sound industries
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K/500/3574 - Studio routing and wiring for music and sound industries
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M/500/3575 - Mixing and recording consoles
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A/500/3577 - Microphones and direct injects (DI) techniques
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F/500/3578 - Equalisation for music and sound industries
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J/500/3579 - Dynamics and effects equipment for music and sound industries
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Optional
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A/500/3580 - Music instrument digital interface (MIDI)
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J/500/3582 - Sampling and synthesis technology for music and sound industries
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L/500/3583 - Acoustics and monitoring for music and sound industries
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R/500/3584 - Development of studio recording equipment
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Y/500/3585 - Audio analysis for sound engineers
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D/500/3586 - Session management for sound engineers
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H/500/3587 - Music technology hardware and software
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K/500/3588 - Composing with technology
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H/500/3590 - MIDI operations
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K/500/3591 - Studio sound synchronisation (film clips)
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T/500/3593 - Studio sound synchronisation (computer games)
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A/500/3594 - Web-based sound and music technology
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F/500/3595 - Acoustics and sound reinforcement systems
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J/500/3596 - DJ technology and sound equipment
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Y/500/3599 - Soldering and wiring for music and sound industries (maintenance)
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F/500/3600 - Audio electronics for music and sound industries (maintenance)