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Assist with sound recordings

Assist with sound recordings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU203
State Code
AWG84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine sound recording tasks using a variety of recording equipment in a studio or live environment.It applies to individuals who work under close supervision and have responsibility for assisting with setting up recording equipment, doing sound checks, monitoring the quality of recorded sound, labelling/logging recordings and solving routine problems that might occur during the recording process. Individuals in this role might work in a variety of creative arts industry sectors, including stage productions, music recording studios, television, radio, film, video and online environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with prerecording checks
  • 1.1 Clarify documentation and consumables for recording production with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Connect and operate sound equipment and accessories according to work health and safety (WHS), technical and production requirements
  • 1.3 Refer faults and problems to appropriate people
2. Contribute to recording operations
  • 2.1 Follow directions about the placement and movement of microphones and microphone accessories
  • 2.2 Assist with sound check to ensure levels and characteristics of recorded sound meet required standards
  • 2.3 Confirm signal processing requirements with appropriate people, and make test recordings to ensure no audible defects are present
  • 2.4 Listen to sound recording for audible defects and extraneous background sound, and report problems to appropriate people
  • 2.5 Label and log recordings according to production requirements
  • 2.6 Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements
  • 2.7 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2956 CUSSOU201A Assist with sound recordings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG81 CUASOU213 Assist with sound recordings Unit of competency