Modification History
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Release 2 |
Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement sound plans for productions. This involves researching the most appropriate sound systems to use, identifying everything needed to meet creative and technical requirements, and supervising the implementation of sound plans.
Application of the Unit
Sound technicians and supervisors apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for developing and implementing sound plans to meet production requirements.
Industry sectors in which they work include music (live and recorded), television, radio, film, video, stage productions and corporate events. Depending on the type of production, they could be developing a sound plan in response to specifications from a sound designer.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish brief for sound system |
1.1 Liaise with the relevant personnel to determine the project requirements 1.2 Undertake research to determine the best options for meeting production requirements 1.3 Consider available budget and other resources when determining the scope of the production 1.4 Source additional expertise as required |
2. Produce sound plan |
2.1 Develop a draft sound plan to meet production requirements 2.2 Ensure that microphone plots, sound sources , block diagrams and layout are drawn and notated as required 2.3 Anticipate problems that might arise and plan accordingly 2.4 Seek feedback on draft sound plan from relevant personnel and amend plan |
3. Implement sound plan |
3.1 Ensure that all parties meet their obligations, adhere to quality standards and work within project requirements 3.2 Ensure that relevant personnel are involved in negotiating and agreeing on changes to the sound plan 3.3 Ensure that sound system is tuned to achieve desired result 3.4 Ensure that equipment technical problems are addressed in ways that cause least disruption to productions 3.5 Ensure that all work is undertaken with due regard to OHS requirements 3.6 Prepare and update documentation as required |
4. Evaluate operations |
4.1 In consultation with relevant personnel identify aspects of the production that worked well and those that could be improved 4.2 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement 4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 4.4 Document evaluation of operations in line with enterprise procedures |
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
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods 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
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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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Elements of a sound plan may include: |
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Sound sources may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound