1-Year Full-Time | 120 Credits

A quick yet comprehensive one year course in Audio - the ideal course for foundational knowledge.

Ideal for aspiring engineers, technicians, or those looking to enter the full Diploma pathway.

What You Will Learn

Audio Theory & Practice
Music Appreciation
Electronics & Audio Hardware
Industry Practices & Standards

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Studio Assistant
Junior Live Sound Tech
Audio Support Technician

Pathway

Articulates into the 3-Year Diploma in Audio Technology

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We are proud to announce our partnership with SAMPRA in funding the Hybrid Higher Certificate along with the Music Business Masterclass for select applicants.

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Academy of Sound Engineering (Pty) Ltd. [registration] 1997/008334/07 [VAT] 4760197717
[Directors] Elaine Fait-Zagey, Gordon Cragg, Michelle van der Merwe, Nick Matzukis (MD), Timothy Kraft (MD)
Academy of Sound Engineering (PTY) Ltd is registered as a private higher education institution in terms of section 54(1)(c) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) and Regulation 14(4)(a) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, 2016, to offer its registered programmes at the following sites of delivery: A. Johannesburg; B. Cape Town. Academy of Sound Engineering (Pty) Ltd is registered to offer the following programmes: (1) Higher Certificate in Audio Technology (A, B) (2) Higher Certificate in Television and Screen Media (A, B) (3) Diploma in Audio Technology (A, B) (4) Diploma in Television and Screen Media (A)
Registration certificate No.2009/HE07/011

Africa’s most accredited AVID Learning Partner