Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile sound effects and replay material from diverse sources and to replay those effects on cue in a live performance situation. 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 working as sound technicians apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Typically they are responsible for assembling the range of sound effects required during a live performance and ensuring that these are replayed in the correct sequence and required level during performances. The work often involves long or irregular hours and can be physically demanding. The ability to work cooperatively as part of a production team is essential. It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:
This unit has linkages to a range of other audio units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. |
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. Assess source materials |
1.1. Liaise with relevant colleagues to determine production needs for replay materials 1.2. Identify sources of materials and ascertain availability 1.3. Prepare an accurate record of material noting source, content and duration required 1.4. Establish any copyright restrictions on source materials and seek clearance for use as required |
2. Assemble source materials |
2.1. Collect and collate pre-recorded materials and check correct versions and duration 2.2. Liaise with relevant colleagues to determine the most appropriate replay mechanism or platform 2.3. Ascertain hardware and software availability for duplication and recording |
3. Duplicate and record materials |
3.1. Correctly record voice using a range of devices 3.2. Correctly prepare an Edit Decision List (EDL) 3.3. Use appropriate techniques and equipment to record sources at different source levels 3.4. Use correct techniques and equipment to complete editing of tracks or cues 3.5. Make back-up materials using equipment correctly |
4. Test and play materials on cue |
4.1. Check final source material against show log 4.2. Correctly prepare replay equipment, sound levels and back-up hardware 4.3. Confirm cues with relevant colleagues 4.4. Play materials on cue |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
literacy skills sufficient to interpret cue documentation and source materials |
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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Replay requirements may include: |
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Source materials may include: |
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Replay mechanisms or platforms may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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