Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for editing sound

1.1 Confirm production requirements and creative and technical objectives in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Obtain, label and securely store audio source materials according to organisational procedures

1.3 Confirm editing hardware has sufficient capacity to handle digitising and editing processes

1.4 Confirm editing software is suited to technical requirements and enterprise practices

1.5 Organise additional equipment to minimise interruptions during editing as required

2. Assemble sequences for editing

2.1 Digitise content in format required for specified platform

2.2 Monitor and optimise quality of digital output and fix problems as required

2.3 Identify sound edit positions and document according to requirements

2.4 Log and assess sound sequences and create and save digital back-up copies

2.5 Evaluate and edit audio content according to technical and creative objectives

3. Edit sound sequences

3.1 Edit audio content and document details of each edited sound sequence according to production requirements

3.2 Apply audio effects and enhancements to maximise creative outcomes as required

3.3 Produce sequences and resolve identified problems using edited software

3.4 Refine edits using feedback from required personnel as required

3.5 Submit final edits according to agreed deadline and organisational procedures

4. Finalise sound edits

4.1 Archive and document edited audio files according to organisational procedures

4.2 Report on editing equipment requiring maintenance as required and leave workstation in required condition

4.3 Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required

4.4 Seek feedback from colleagues and evaluate own creative and technical performance for improvement

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication

• Gathers and provides information using clear and required language
• Confirms understanding using listening and questioning techniques

Reading

• Interprets textual information to determine job requirements

Writing

• Records detailed information in workplace documentation using simple vocabulary and industry terminology

Teamwork

• Follows required communication methods and practices when discussing task requirements and seeking feedback on task progress

Initiative and enterprise

• Makes routine decisions about source materials, equipment capacity and audio formats, and monitors output for problems
• Determines editing techniques required for creative impact

Planning and organising

• Plans and implements routine tasks and workload in a methodical sequence with input from others

Technology

• Manipulates software to resolve problems
• Prepares sound components using digital tools

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.