Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Equipment may include:
synchroniser
analogue or digital playback equipment.
Analysis may be for:
music tracks
phonetic analysis of voice or dialogue tracks.
Storing may involve:
digital backups
ensuring that physical tape is kept clean and stored appropriately.
Relevant personnel may include:
production designer
post-production manager
production manager
preservation supervisor
supervisor
head of department
director of photography
artist
director
producer
technical director
other technical staff
other specialist staff
designer
animation production personnel
sound recordist
sound editor
sound-editing personnel.
Formats may include:
computer-generated or manual, such as:
dope sheets
bar sheets
file notes
phonetic code.
Sources may include:
storyboards
layout drawings
director's instructions
camera sheets
scripts
scores
technical notes
clapper boards
tape identifications
database
metadata.
Productions may include:
feature films
short films
animation
commercials
music videos
television productions
web-based content.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse music and voice soundtracks in line with production requirements on at least three occasions
document soundtrack break-downs in the required format
work cooperatively in a production environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of industry-current equipment as listed in the range statement
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies, and written or oral questioning to assess candidate's understanding of the process of analysing and documenting soundtracks for film and television productions
authenticated examples of soundtrack documentation prepared by the candidate
observation of the candidate breaking down and analysing soundtracks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing
CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets
CUSSOU304A Restore audio tracks.