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Assist with sound recordings

Assist with sound recordings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU213
State Code
ODG81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine sound recording tasks using different recording equipment in a studio or live environment.The unit applies to those who work under close supervision and have responsibility for assisting with setting up recording equipment, completing sound checks, monitoring the quality of recorded sound, labelling and logging recordings and solving routine problems that might occur during the recording process. Individuals in this role might work in different creative arts industry sectors, including stage productions, music recording studios, television, radio, film, video and online environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with prerecording checks
  • 1.1 Confirm documentation and consumables for recording production with required personnel
  • 1.2 Connect and operate sound equipment and accessories according to health and safety, technical and production requirements
  • 1.3 Refer faults and problems to required personnel as required
2. Contribute to recording operations
  • 2.1 Place and move microphones and microphone accessories according to instructions from required personnel
  • 2.2 Check levels and characteristics of recorded sound meet required standards
  • 2.3 Confirm signal processing requirements with required personnel and complete test recording
  • 2.4 Review test recording for audible defects and extraneous background sound, and report problems to required personnel as required
  • 2.5 Label and log recordings according to production requirements
3. Assist with finalising recording operations
  • 3.1 Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to health and safety, technical and production requirements
  • 3.2 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG84 CUASOU203 Assist with sound recordings Unit of competency