Elements and Performance Criteria

Sound recording projects may involve:

solo artists

solo artists with backing

groups/ensembles

vocal

instrumental

vocal and instrumental

Personnel may include:

record producers

musical directors

music management

artists

Musical knowledge includes:

repertoire

musical forms, systems, practices and customs

performance customs of music genres relevant to selected area of music recording

Relevant production requirements may include:

duration

style

content

budget

deadlines

location

audience

purpose

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

Written material to be generated and/or provided may include:

production schedule

meeting agendas

track sheets

cue sheets/charts

scores

production standards

OHS requirements

manufacturer's specifications

text requirements

performers' requirements

Workplace considerations may include:

ethical standards

copyright legislation

OHS

music licensing legislation

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

Professional development
seeking and using opportunities to maintain knowledge of current issues in sound production
managing production
discerning and listening to the advice of appropriate colleagues, experts and audience groups to adjust work and broaden skills
Presentation, communication and promotion
understanding artists' requirements and working effectively with them
demonstrating effective interpersonal skills
working creatively with individual differences
working constructively with group dynamics
identifying and dealing positively/constructively with conflict to achieve best production outcomes
Planning and organisation
clarifying roles
working within established budgets and timeframes to achieve best outcomes
planning recording projects
using time management strategies to set priorities
developing systems for required documentation as required

Linkages to other units

This unit has strong linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUSOHS2A Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace
CUSADM04A Manage a major project

Critical aspects of evidence

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

knowledge and application of relevant OHS practices and legislation
effective oral and written communication skills
critical listening and aural discrimination

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 simulated workplace environment.

Assessment methods may include:

observation of a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance.
oral questioning on issues in technical and production management
relevant samples of production work with candidate's evaluation
authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions
simulation of a recording session
case studies and scenarios as a basis to discuss issues in managing record production
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements

Resource requirements

Resources required for the assessment of this unit may include:

access to an up to date recording studio
artists and other personnel relevant to the work demonstration
a range of up to date equipment as listed in the range of variables
documentation referred to in the range of variables such as schedules, minutes, musical scores and charts

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

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)