Elements and Performance Criteria

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:
artists, musicians and performers
sound engineers and technicians
broadcasters
clients
directors
producers
program managers
venue managers
stage managers
sound designers
video and sound recorders.
Productions may include:
live music or theatre performance
commercial
print advertisement
corporate video
feature film and/or video
filmed event and/or performance
interactive media product
internet production
electronic game production
radio broadcast
television program.
Documentation may include:
house plans
sound plans
line diagrams
installation schedules
artistic requirements
scripts
musical scores
dubbing sheets
technical/equipment manuals
enterprise operating procedures and standards
stage plans
sound plots
design, director's and sound specifications
production and venue requirements
production schedules
OHS requirements and instructions
manufacturer specifications
performers' requirements
fault report sheets.
Checking may involve ensuring that:
amplification equipment has been connected in the correct order
loudspeakers are positioned to:
produce optimum quality
avoid feedback and other extraneous noise
cables are:
routed and secured safely
visually unobtrusive
leads and associated electricals are patched into the correct input and output sockets
adequate resources are available in the event of equipment breakdown.
Equipment may include:
multi-range speaker systems
amplifiers
playback equipment
cables
headphones
microphones and accessories
mixing consoles and desks
monitors and speakers
signal processors and plug-ins
effects rack
turntables.
Preparation for playback of prerecorded material may involve:
ensuring that playback machines are correctly referenced and synchronisation protocols are compatible
ensuring that technical and artistic requirements are met
checking sound levels with relevant personnel
ensuring that loudspeakers are close enough to relevant personnel to avoid coloration and time delay.

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
Evidence of the ability to:
provide a live sound mix for performances on at least three occasions that demonstrates an understanding of room acoustics and the principles of sound reinforcement
test equipment in line with production requirements
work cooperatively in a team environment
apply OHS procedures, particularly in relation to safe noise levels.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of industry-current equipment as listed in the range statement
access to venues in which to install audio equipment
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies and questioning to assess candidate's understanding of OHS requirements
observation and/or video recordings of the candidate testing and operating sound reinforcement systems
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUESOU04C Mix live audio
CUESOU11B Set up and operate stage monitor systems
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment.