Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
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.
Unit Sector
Media and entertainment production – audio/sound
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5 |
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Writing |
2.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 |
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Numeracy |
2.3, 2.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 2.6 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 2.1-2.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.7 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUASOU203 Assist with sound recordings |
CUSSOU201A Assist with sound recordings |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5