Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare audio assets for inclusion in interactive media. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The size of an enterprise or project determines who undertakes the role described in this unit. In a large-scale environment, the person responsible for this task would typically be supervised by an audio asset creator or audio engineer and an audio programmer or interactive media author. In a radio station, the prime focus of the task involves converting radio programs into podcast material or in a form appropriate to streaming or downloading, and this may be a dedicated role under the supervision of a producer. In a smaller enterprise or project, an audio programmer, interactive author or audio/sound engineer would absorb this task into their role. In all cases, they are collaborating closely with other team members. Skills associated with other aspects of audio/sound production at this level are covered in:
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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 |
Identify audio assets |
1. Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio 2. Identify the source file formats 3. Identify the output purpose , destination and platform 4. Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths 5. Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software |
Prepare audio assets |
6. Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file 7. Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings 8. Equalise sound output levels where necessary 9. Ensure duration of audio sequences meets that required by the specification, and adjust if necessary 10. Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs 11. Batch optimise audio files where possible 12. Save files in appropriate output file format using standard naming conventions |
Package audio assets |
13. Assign metadata tags if required 14. Group files logically in folder system using standard naming conventions 15. Store in share drive or repository for production team access |
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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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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Source file formats may include: |
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Purposes may include: |
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Destinations may include: |
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Platforms may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Output file formats include: |
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Audio codecs may include: |
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Audio encoding software may include: |
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Metadata tags 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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