Elements and Performance Criteria

Audio equipment includes:

digital and analogue recording devices

amplifiers

equalisers

mixers - mono, stereo

mixing console

CD player/burner

DAT recorder

reel to reel hard disc recorder

mini disc

DVD

computer technology and associated software

Microphones includes:

shotgun

dynamic

condenser

PZM (pressure zone microphone)

lapel

Microphone patterns may include:

omni

uni

bi-directional

cardoid

Relevant personnel may include:

producers

directors

artists

broadcasters

performers

program managers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Relevant production requirements may include:

duration

style

content

budget

deadlines

location

audience

purpose

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

direct quotes

attributions

interviews

Communication tasks may include:

verbal fault reports to appropriate personnel

notes on faults and problems

Material to be read and/or interpreted may include:

production schedule

track sheets

organisation standards

occupational health and safety requirements

text requirements

performers' requirements

Working environments may include:

studio

recording studio

sound stage

location/site

continuity/network control point

post-production area/dubbing theatre

Underpinning knowledge and skills

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

knowledge of principles and practice of sound
operational knowledge of a range of microphones
sound equipment and technical knowledge
critical listening and aural discrimination
communication skills
knowledge of occupational health and safety practices

Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended :
CUSSAF02A Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry

Critical aspects of evidence
Assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of recording circumstances and conditions are covered.

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

technical knowledge of a range of audio recording equipment
knowledge and application of relevant OHS practices and legislation

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

Assessment methods must include observation of a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. Methods to assess 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 by the industry.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)