Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

live events

feature films and videos

documentaries

short films and videos

animation

drama programs

advertisements/commercials

sporting broadcasts

news and current affairs

music videos

music programs

Equipment used may include:

digital and analogue recording devices (automated and manual studio consoles)

mixers

microphones

amplifiers

limiters

compressors

speakers

sequence sampler

musical instruments

Microphones may include:

condenser

dynamic

radio - diversity, non-diversity

lavalier

Sound may include:

dialogue

effects

music

atmosphere

Appropriate personnel may include:

producers

directors

artists

sound engineers

sound designers

program managers

broadcasters

performers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

operational knowledge of a range of sound reinforcement equipment and amplifiers
operational knowledge of a range of microphones
the principles and techniques of sound
critical listening
verbal communication
knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, in particular safe noise levels
knowledge of time code equipment and its relevant use

Linkages to other units

This unit has strong linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUSSOU05A Install, align and test sound equipment
CUESOU01A Repair and maintain sound equipment
CUSSAF02A Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

technical knowledge of a range of sound equipment
effective communication skills
knowledge and application of relevant occupational health and safety practices and legislation

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. Methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge may include:

work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence

Resource requirements
There are significant resource implications for the assessment of this unit, as indicated by the range of variables statement.
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used in the cultural industries.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)