Elements and Performance Criteria

Equipment may include:

microphones

amplifiers

speakers

mixing consoles

equalisers

reverberation

limiters

compressors

effects rack

tape machines

turntables

CD player/burner

sequence sampler

computer DAT

mini disc

reel to reel tape recorder

hard disc recorder

DVD

Relevant personnel may include:

producers

directors

artists

editors

sound designers

performers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Written materials may include:

cue sheets

dubbing charts

scripts

Sound sources may include:

dialogue/voice overs

ADR (additional dialogue recording)

FX (effects)

music produced acoustically or electronically

foley

atmosphere

sounds from the natural environment

Characteristics of sound sources may include:

level

tonal quality

perspective

acoustic

dynamic range

intelligibility

position/image

mono

stereo

Production requirements may include:

artistic

technical

financial

timelines/deadlines

production schedules

production and venue requirements

organisational policies and procedures

resources

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

the principles and techniques of sound
knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures
what sound is required, and the artistic, technical and operational requirements of production
how to identify accurately the characteristics of the sound source
relevant acoustic principles and their application in evaluating sound systems and their components
operational knowledge of a range of sound production equipment
features and operating characteristics of noise reduction systems
identifying and containing possible deficiencies in the monitoring system
fault finding techniques and procedures
ability to identify, develop and evaluate creative possibilities
working with others constructively to achieve best outcomes
applying time management strategies and setting priorities
oral and written communication

Linkages to other units

This unit has strong linkages to, and may be assessed with other units dealing with sound production as well as the following units:

CUEOHS1A Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace
CUSTGE01A Coordinate technical operations
CUESOU06A Design sound systems
CUSSOU18A Manage production for sound design

Critical aspects of evidence

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

critical listening and aural discrimination
ability to ensure that high quality work is produced

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 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 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
Assessment requires access to a range of up to date equipment listed in the range of variables statement.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)