Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set-up a basic data network as it relates to remote control and distribution for DSP audio. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Sound engineers apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Typically they are responsible for setting up and monitoring audio system control networks which include remote monitoring and control systems for amplifiers, remote control and matrix networks controlled over the Ethernet, and proprietary DSP control systems where different functions can be assigned remotely. This unit has linkages to other audio units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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. Determine network requirements |
1.1. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to establish system requirements 1.2. Investigate available system resources and ascertain capabilities 1.3. Draw an accurate system flow chart with all components in correct order 1.4. Correctly allocate audio stage boxes where analogue audio is required 1.5. Determine audio schedules with allowance for preset system configurations and dynamic system changes in accordance with needs |
2. Set-up control network |
2.1. Assemble relevant hardware components in accordance with system needs 2.2. Assemble network topography in accordance with system needs 2.3. Complete the interface with analogue audio as required |
3. Test and commission network |
3.1. Test the network topography and resources to ensure correct functioning 3.2. Commission analogue audio components appropriately 3.3. Correctly activate and implement all DSP system presets |
4. Monitor network |
4.1. Crosscheck performance of amplifiers and loudspeakers in accordance with DSP system assignments 4.2. Identify any problems with network, take appropriate action or report to relevant colleagues |
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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System requirements may include: |
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Capabilities may include: |
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Hardware components 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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