Subjects and Grades of Examination

19. Additional and Prerequisite Requirements

(a) Prerequisite Requirements: LTMusA and FMusA.

For these diploma examinations as set out in the table below, candidates must pass a prerequisite examination, which is regarded as a qualifying examination, before entering for the principal examination. A pass in any higher grade than the stated prerequisite will be accepted.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to give notification as to the date of passing this prerequisite requirement, and the centre at which such examination was held.

(b) Additional requirements: Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades practical; Associate and Licentiate practical, Associate and Licentiate Theory, and Associate Musicianship.

For these examinations, as set out in the table following, an additional examination is required. In the case of these examinations, the additional requirement need not be completed before the principal examination, but, until both the principal examination and the additional requirement are passed, the examination is incomplete, and no certificate will be awarded.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to give notification as to the date of passing this additional requirement, and the centre at which such examination was held.

(c) Alternative Examinations. Alternative examinations set out below will be regarded as satisfying the prescribed prerequisite or additional requirement.

A degree or diploma in music from a recognised Australian or overseas tertiary institution will be deemed to have met the prerequisite or additional requirement(s) for Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade, Associate and Licentiate diploma examinations.
For practical examinations, qualifications earned through the alternate examining authorities as set out in the table below will be deemed to have met the necessary additional requirements.

Evidence of such qualification(s) and supporting material are to be supplied to the relevant State Office at the time of entry for the examination.

(d) Recommended pre-entry levels: Certificate of Performance; Associate practical; ATMusA.

Although no prerequisites are required, it is recommended, as a guide, that before entering for the Certificate of Performance, candidates should have achieved a pass or above in Eighth grade practical in the instrument. It is further recommended, as a guide, that before entering for the Associate, for those syllabuses offering Certificate of Performance, candidates should have achieved a pass or above in Certificate of Performance.  For those syllabuses not offering Certificate of Performance, the recommended pre-emtry standard for Associate is a credit or above in Eighth Grade practical in the instrument.  Candidates also need to be aware of the objectives for Certificate of Performance and/or level 3 examinations.

For guidance on the recommended pre-entry levels for ATMusA, refer to the syllabus in the current Manual of Syllabuses.