CAE College of Audio Engineering Full-time Courses Fee Structure 2025.
This is to inform all the students of the CAE College of Audio that the institution’s management has released and published the approved fees payable by all Full-time course students of this great citadel of learning for the 2025 academic session.
Access CAE College of Audio Engineering’s Full-time course fees structure and learn the payment methods available for paying student fees below.
CAE College of Audio Full-time Courses Fees Structure
Please understand that at the time of publishing this information, the official CAE College of Audio Full-time Courses fee structure is subject to change without prior notice.
Fees include all the amounts payable for you to study and graduate on time. Students need to note that tuition fees differ between the faculties at CAE College of Audio Engineering.
Diploma in Sound Technology
COURSE OVERVIEW
3 Year N-Diploma Course in Sound Technology
Course Description
The Diploma course is an occupational & vocational training program that is structured to train the learner as an effective Sound & Music Professional. This qualification is aimed at giving the learner technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge required in professional recording studio and live Sound environments.
The Design of this 3-year qualification will enable the learner to progressively obtain 3 different certificates by completing the N4, N5, and N6,6 after which. This, together with the 18-month practical component, will then lead to the N-Diploma at NQF Level 6.
This qualification enables the learner to be employed within the Music/Audio industry as a Sound technician, Music producer, studio Engineers, Live Sound Engineers, and Monitor Engineers.
Duration
18-month of lectures presented at CAE Institute, which will be integrated by an 18-month practical component.
About this program
This program follows a nationally set curriculum, exposing students to an intensive audio diploma that covers every facet of music and audio production using a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach. Professional and experienced lecturers will train students in the full range of audio engineering and music production skills, including recording and mixing.
This program includes training in both lecture rooms and hands-on studio environments on the CAE premises, which is fully equipped with professional studios and live sound facilities. Your experience as a learner at CAE Institute will also include visits to other recording facilities and live Sound venues.
This Diploma course covers a wide range of audio disciplines, which will equip the learner with all the knowledge and practical experience to be an asset for any audio industry, nationally or internationally. During the program, students will also be exposed to recording their album and gain insight and knowledge of how to set up their recording studio.
Learning Material
Study Guides and additional handouts are included in the Tuition Fee
Software digital audio workstations used (DAWS):
CAE Institute makes use of the latest versions of the following digital recording and production software:
- Studio One
- ProTools
- FL Studio
As a registered learner at CAE Institute, learners receive a substantial discount on all the above Digital Audio Workstations (DAWS). It is encouraged for learners to work on the DAW at home as well.
CAE also assists learners with other recording and live sound equipment. This would include things like microphones, audio interfaces, mic stands, pop-filters, etc.
Learners are also advised to purchase their headphones.
Certification on successful completion of studies
Students write national examinations, which are administered by the QCTO.
Successful students will achieve the following:
National Certificate: Popular Music and Studio Work (N4)
National Certificate: Popular Music and Studio Work (N5)
National Certificate: Popular Music and Studio Work (N6)
National Diploma: NQF Level 6: Popular Music and Studio Work (issued on completion of N4–N6 and 18 months relevant work-based training) *
- Once students have successfully achieved all three N4 – N6 national certificates and have been exposed to work-based for 18 months or 2000 hours period in a sound recording / sound engineering environment, they will be entitled to receive the highly respected National N Diploma in Popular Music: Studio Work.
Practical Workplace Learning
CAE Institute has all the facilities in-house
Subjects
Year 1 & Year 2
- Sound Engineering (N4 and N5)
- Arranging and Production (N4 and N5)
- Electronic Music and Keyboard Techniques (N4)
- Music Business and Styles (N4)
- Live Sound (1)
- Practical hands-on training and work-based studio and live sound experience is integrated into year 1 & year 2
Year 3
- Sound Engineering N6
- Arranging and Production N6
- Electronic Music and Keyboard Techniques N5 and N6
- Music Business and Styles N5 and N6
- Live Sound (2)
- Practical hands-on training and work-based studio and live sound experience is integrated into year 3
Admission Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate
- A Senior Certificate
- An N3 in the relevant specialization area
- An FETC
Tuition Fee for the 2025 Sound Engineering Course
Duration: 3 years
Commencement: 13 February 2025 – 1 December 2025 (Year 1)
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 9 am to 1 pm – plus individual practical sessions in the afternoons
Tuition Fee for 2025
Registration Fee: R 10 000.00 – payable before 13 February 2025
Course Fee: R 45 500.00 – payable by 13 February 2025
TOTAL FEE: R 54 500.00
Method of course fee payment
After paying the registration fee, you have the following payment options:
Option A: Discount Cash Price R 54 500 |
Option B: Term Payments R 57000 |
Option C: Monthly Payment R 58 500 |
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Registration Fee R 10 000
Balance R 45 500.00
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R 15 650 X 3 payments
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Registration Fee: R 10 000
First Payment: R 10 000 by 13 Feb 2025 |
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Payable by 13 February 2025
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1st Payment: 13 February 2025
2nd Payment: 30 April 2025 3rd Payment: 31 July 2025 |
Balance R 38 500
R 3 850 payable monthly for 10 months |
2025 Sound Engineering National Certificate Course – 1 Year
Register now for this exciting 1-year 2025 Sound Engineering Course!
The Sound Engineering National Certificate is a full-time course that starts 14 February 2025. It will be an accredited course then, and a grade 12 certificate will be a requirement. Please speak to us if you do not have a grade 12 certificate. This course includes all the tools you need to become a successful sound engineer with great employment opportunities. CAE is celebrating its 25th year in Sound Engineering education and has provided many young people with job opportunities through our industry partners.
Introduction
This course provides students with the necessary foundation, understanding, and skill to work in the Audio Engineering job market and to study further. Creativity and talent are the benchmarks from which we work to create the best possible outcome and placement for our students in this growing and exciting industry.
This course covers many aspects of the Sound Engineering industry, including Recording, Mixing, Mastering, MIDI, Live Sound, Electronic Music, and a whole lot more. CAE also helps students with job placement in various sound engineering industries.
Career Orientated
At CAE College of Audio Engineering, we train you to become confident in the sound engineering industry. You will then have the necessary skills to become an experienced and in-demand sound engineer.
Accreditation
CAE is proud to present this course with accreditation through QCTO, MICT SETA, and SAQA.
Tuition Fee for the 2025 Sound Engineering Course
Duration: 1 year
Commencement: 13 February 2025 – 1 December 2025
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 9 am to 1 pm – plus individual practical sessions in the afternoons
Tuition Fee:
Registration Fee: R10 000.00
This amount is payable in advance to reserve your place on the course.
Course Fee: R45 500.00 – Cash Price Payable by 13 February 2025
TOTAL FEE: R54 500.00
Method of course fee payment
After paying the registration fee, you have the following payment options:
Option A: Discount Cash Price R 54 500 |
Option B: Term Payments R 57 000 |
Option C: Monthly Payment R 58 500 |
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Registration Fee: R 10 000
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Registration Fee: R 10 000
R 15 650 X 3 payments |
Registration Fee: R 10 000
First Payment R 10 000 |
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R 45 500 Payable by 13 February 2025
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1st Payment: 13 February 2025
2nd Payment: 30 April 2025 3rd Payment: 31 July 2025 |
Balance: R 38 500
R 3 850 payable per month for 10 months. |
Course Modules Overview Year 1
| • Sound Engineering and Production Principles • The art of listening and mixing music • Maintaining sound engineering equipment • Operating and setting up sound engineering equipment • Planning pre-production and session procedures • Microphones and Microphone technique • Loudspeaker systems for recording studios & live sound events • Recording drums, percussion, and other instruments • Understanding the basics of computers for sound application • The Analogue versus the Digital recording medium • Operated digital recording equipment • Learn how to use Pro-Tools/Studio One and Reason/FL Studio • Record, edit, and mix music for a stereo production |
• Creating backtracks and beats using Reason/FL Studio • Effects and Dynamic Processors in a Production • MIDI set-up and Recording • Recording and producing radio commercials • Recording and producing an album • The Mastering Engineer and mastering formats • Basic studio design and acoustics • How to plan and set up a recording studio • Live Sound planning, set-up, and Production • The music business and copyright law • Entrepreneurship and starting your own business • Job preparation and CVs |
Tuition Fee For International Students 2025:
R 54 500 discounted fee.
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