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Operate professional audio equipment

Operate professional audio equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESOU03C
State Code
D1593
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2010
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
12/04/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to operate audio equipment during any type of live performance/presentation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in technical or creative run-through
  • 1.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and accurately interpret documentation to determine audio requirements
  • 1.2. Position and prepare equipment in accordance with requirements
  • 1.3. Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant colleagues and in accordance with equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements
  • 1.4. Implement appropriate changes to audio operation and document in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.5. Communicate appropriate technical information to performers/presenters
2. Prepare for audio operation
  • 2.1. Power up equipment at the appropriate time and check to ensure correct functioning
  • 2.2. Complete audio check and implement and document any adjustments in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.3. Promptly identify, rectify and/or refer any equipment faults/problems to the relevant personnel as required
3. Operate audio equipment
  • 3.1. Execute all audio cues in accordance with the running sheet, directions from colleagues and performance requirements
  • 3.2. Promptly identify the need for change during the performance and modify cues as required to cater for unexpected events and to minimise negative impact on the performance
  • 3.3. Operate console to produce the required technical level and tonal balances
  • 3.4. Adjust equalisation for required tonal balance
  • 3.5. Balance signal levels appropriately
  • 3.6. Maintain overall audio level within the requirements of the venue
  • 3.7. Play back audio effects at the required level through the appropriate speakers
  • 3.8. Monitor equipment for correct operation throughout the performance and identify and action any problems appropriately
4. Complete post-performance procedures
  • 4.1. Safely power down equipment at the appropriate time in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 4.2. Identify and complete necessary equipment adjustments, including maintenance and re-setting where appropriate in preparation for the next performance
  • 4.3. Make accurate changes to documentation and process in accordance with organisational procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
designer
director
stage manager
other technical staff
Documentation may include:
audio plots
design, director's and sound specifications
manufacturer specifications
occupational health and safety requirements
organisation standards
performers' requirements
production and venue requirements
production schedule
stage plans
text requirement
Audio equipment to be operated must include:
amplifiers
audio input sources
equaliser
mixing console
speakers
Audio equipment to be operated may include:
DAT machine
DVD
mini disc
sequencer/sampler
tape machines
turntables








EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
correct and safe operation of professional audio equipment to meet production requirements
knowledge of relevant audio equipment and operating procedures
effective communication with colleagues during the production.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the operation of audio for more than one live production
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the process
use of industry-current equipment.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of the audio aspects of a production for which the candidate is responsible
direct observation of the candidate operating audio equipment during a production
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment and operating procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a range of audio equipment and material as identified in the Range Statement
venue location for the staging of a production/event.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7226 CUESOU03B Operate professional audio equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI205 CUASOU301 Undertake live audio operations Unit of competency