Qualification Structure for SQA Level 3 (QCF)
Certificate in Music Business (Record Label)
SQA Qualification Code: GK37 57
Ofqual Qualification Code: 601/5045/2
To attain the qualification, learners must achieve a total of 42 Credits.
This comprises:
 24 Mandatory Credits
 18 Optional Credits
Please note: It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording
documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.
Mandatory Units: Learners must achieve 11 Credits
SQA Unit
Code
H8D6 70
H8GV 70
H855 70
H8GR 70
H861 70
H88W 70
H8D4 70
Title
Understand the Production of
Promotional Materials for the
Music Industry
Identify New Opportunities and
Revenue Streams for the Music
Industry
Understand how Artist
Agreements and Contracts Work
Identify and Recommend Music
with Commercial Potential
Understand Record Label Identity
and Branding
Monitor Music Press Coverage
Understand the Impact of
Emerging Technology on the
Music Industry
QCF
credit
value
3
QCF
Level
GLH
Ofqual Unit
code
3
18
J/601/6679
5
3
30
T/601/6628
3
3
18
A/601/6663
4
3
24
D/601/6624
3
3
18
J/601/6682
4
3
24
H/601/6642
2
3
12
J/505/1308
Optional Units: Group B - Learners must achieve from 12 – 18
credits
SQA Unit
Code
Title
H8D0 70
Undertake Plugging Music
H88V 70
H8C6 70
H890 70
H8G9 70
H8A5 70
H8E2 70
H8GN 70
H8F1 70
H8EP 70
H83P 62
H893 70
H8FK 70
H8DL 70
H89T 70
H895 70
H82H 62
H88G 70
H8DA 70
H8D5 70
Market and Sell Music Releases
Support the Identify Brand and
Characteristics of Record Labels
Negotiate with Music Outlets
Evaluate Music and Assist with
Music Selection and Compilations
Register Musical Works for
Publishing and Copyright
Compliance
Assist with Budget Setting within a
Record Label Context
Identify and Development and
Repertoire Opportunities for
Artists
Contribute to the Preparation and
Management of Artist Agreements
and Contracts
Contribute to Assessing the
Impact of Emerging Technologies
on the Music Industry
Utilise Social Networking and
Social Media to Promote
Order Products and Services
Deliver a Presentation
Work with Other People in a
Business Environment
Produce Promotional Material for
the Music Industry
Organise Promotional Events for
the Music Industry
Understanding the Core
Knowledge Needed by Those who
Work with Children and Young
People
Manage and Market own
Freelance Services
Understanding the Registration of
Musical Works for Publishing and
Copyright Compliance
Understand the Principles for
Marketing and Selling New and
QCF
credit
value
4
QCF
Level
GLH
Ofqual Unit
code
3
24
R/601/6684
5
3
30
R/601/6636
4
3
24
T/601/6662
6
3
36
F/601/6647
6
3
36
J/601/6620
4
3
24
T/601/6659
5
3
30
Y/601/6606
4
3
24
D/601/6591
5
3
30
F/601/6616
3
3
18
K/601/6612
2
3
14
T/601/6709
5
3
35
D/601/2539
3
3
15
T/601/2529
4
3
12
R/601/2523
6
3
36
H/601/6656
5
3
30
L/601/6652
3
2
26
T/502/7537
6
3
60
T/600/8948
3
3
18
J/505/1518
3
3
18
T/505/1529
SQA Unit
Code
Title
QCF
credit
value
QCF
Level
GLH
3
28
Ofqual Unit
code
Back Catalogue Music Releases H8D8 70
Understanding the Core
Knowledge Needed by those who
Work with Children and Young
People and its Impact
4
D/505/3355
Optional Units: Group C1 - Learners must achieve up to 3 credits
SQA Unit
Code
H86Y 70
H8FJ 70
H8KK 70
Title
Keeping up to date with Current
Legislation in a Business
Define the Product or Service of a
Business
Keep Financial Records
QCF
credit
value
3
QCF
Level
GLH
Ofqual Unit
code
3
24
F/505/1159
3
3
24
M/505/1156
3
3
24
A/505/1158
Optional Units: Group C2 - Learners must achieve up to 3 credits
SQA Unit
Code
H891 70
H8E8 70
H8EC 70
H89E 70
H8AJ 70
H88M 70
H8FH 70
H8ED 70
H8AG 70
H8EG 70
Title
Obtain Support for a Business
Idea
Balance Business Needs and
Personal Life
Carry Out Plans for a Business
Plan How to Let Customers Know
About Products or Services
Seek Advice and Help for a
Business
Manage Own Time and Work
Effectiveness
Decide on a Business Location
Carry Out Banking for a Business
Review the Skills a Business
Needs
Check what Customers Need from
a Business
QCF
credit
value
3
QCF
Level
GLH
Ofqual Unit
code
3
24
A/505/1161
3
3
24
Y/505/1149
3
3
24
Y/505/1152
3
3
24
F/505/1162
3
3
24
L/505/1164
3
3
24
T/505/1160
3
3
24
K/505/1155
3
3
24
R/505/1151
3
3
24
J/505/1163
3
3
24
D/505/1153