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Develop and implement sound plans

Develop and implement sound plans

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU406
State Code
AWG73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge needed to identify sound requirements, and to develop and implement sound production plans that meet the creative and technical aspects of productions.It applies to individuals working as sound technicians and supervisors on a range of productions and events. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish brief for sound system
  • 1.1 Liaise with relevant people to determine production requirements
  • 1.2 Research and identify best options to meet production requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm that production requirements can be implemented within available budget and resources
  • 1.4 Source additional expertise as required
2. Develop sound plan
  • 2.1 Develop draft sound plan to meet production requirements
  • 2.2 Draw and notate microphone plots, sound sources, block diagrams and layout as required
  • 2.3 Anticipate problems that might arise during implementation of sound plan, and manage accordingly
  • 2.4 Seek feedback on draft sound plan from relevant people, and amend as necessary
3. Implement sound plan
  • 3.1 Monitor sound team to ensure they meet their obligations and production requirements
  • 3.2 Negotiate and agree on changes to sound plan with relevant people
  • 3.3 Check that sound system is tuned to achieve desired result
  • 3.4 Address sound equipment problems with minimum disruption to production
  • 3.5 Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures, and use safe work practices when implementing sound plans and listening to sound systems
  • 3.6 Prepare and update production documentation as required
4. Evaluate sound plan
  • 4.1 Consult relevant people to evaluate effectiveness of sound plan in meeting production requirements
  • 4.2 Evaluate own role in implementation of sound plan, and note areas for improvement
  • 4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
  • 4.4 Document evaluation of sound plan in line with production requirements and enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2964 CUSSOU402A Develop and implement sound plans Unit of competency