Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the foundation skills and knowledge required to complete a range of general audio-related tasks in a live venue environment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
People assisting with audio operations in the screen, media and entertainment industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They are working under the direct supervision of an experienced sound technician. The role includes the need for an understanding of the role of sound technicians, the process for setting up audio equipment and the functions of a range of sound equipment. Equipment operation is at a routine level. This unit underpins and has linkages to general technical units and all other audio units, and combined training and assessment with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Make preparations for audio set-up |
1.1. Extract key information from audio installation plans and confirm requirements with supervisor 1.2. Correctly identify preferred rigging and positioning points for audio equipment 1.3. Correctly identify cables used to connect different audio components 1.4. Correctly identify and sort equipment and accessories in preparation for set-up, ensuring appropriate handling and taking account of equipment differences |
2. Complete tasks using audio equipment |
2.1. Correctly connect, disconnect and position audio system cables, including microphone, speaker, multicore and power feeds, in accordance with supervisor's instructions and safety requirements 2.2. Wire the audio system in correct sequence and confirm with supervisor 2.3. Set start up and operating settings in correct sequence and correctly use features of audio desk in accordance with instructions 2.4. Identify any problems with equipment promptly, take action within scope of individual responsibility or report to supervisor 2.5. Use positioning and equalising techniques to create optimum sound quality 2.6. Communicate appropriately with other technicians, performers or customers during the completion of tasks |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Equipment must include: |
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Accessories used in live audio may include: |
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Equipment differences for loudspeakers may include: |
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Equipment differences for audio mixing consoles may include: |
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Equipment differences for input source equipment may include: |
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Correct start up sequence and operating settings for an audio system would include: |
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Correct sequencing of wiring would include: |
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Sound equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound |
Co-requisite units
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