Sound Engineer

A Sound Engineer attends to the audio quality and sound recording during music, radio, film, television or stage productions. You might monitor sound broadcasts during live shows or edit and enhance audio being recorded. Sound Engineers use a range of equipment from microphones to editing consoles. You might mix together audio or use techniques to add special sound effects.

A Sound Engineer needs to have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to work to a production schedule and be a part of a larger team. Sound Engineers need good technical abilities and you’ll have to be skilled at operating a range of equipment. Depending on your role you might work irregular hours and may have to work on locations outside of a studio.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a sound engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music

Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Sound Production)

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,041
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production)

On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $11,159
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-production)

Blended
12 months
$17,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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