This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the distribution of music in both physical and digital formats, as well as products associated with the music. This includes promotion of music and the distribution of any income from sales of music and associated products.

The unit applies to those who are responsible for managing the process of distributing music and merchandise associated with an artist or act. This includes artists, musical publishers, digital distributors and aggregators in association with independent labels, as well as those who work in record companies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.