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 assist with sound recordings using a variety of recording equipment in a studio or live environment.
Application of the Unit
Studio assistants, audio stagehands, boom operators and others who assist supervising sound technicians to record sound, apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be working in a variety of creative arts industry sectors, including stage productions, music recording studios, television, radio, film, video or online environments.
Under close supervision and guidance, they are responsible for assisting with setting up recording equipment, doing sound checks, monitoring the quality of recorded sound, labelling/logging recordings, and solving routine problems that occur during the recording.
The advanced application of sound recording is covered in:
- CUSSOU401A Record sound
- CUSSOU406A Record sound on location.
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. Assist with prerecording checks |
1.1 Clarify documentation and consumables for recording production with appropriate persons 1.2 Connect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements 1.3 Refer faults and problems to appropriate persons |
2. Contribute to recording operations |
2.1 Follow directions about the placement and movement of microphones and microphone accessories 2.2 Assist with sound check to ensure levels and characteristics of recorded sound meet required standards 2.3 Confirm signal -processing requirements with appropriate persons and make test recordings to ensure no audible defects are present 2.4 Listen to sound recording for audible defects and extraneous background sound and communicate problems to appropriate persons 2.5 Log recordings and ensure labelling is accurate, legible, current and within production requirements 2.6 Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements 2.7 Communicate appropriately with other team members, performers or customers during the completion of tasks 2.8 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition |
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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Documentation may include: |
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Consumables may include: |
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Recording production may include: |
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Sound equipment and accessories may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Placement and movement of equipment may involve: |
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Microphones may include: |
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Microphone accessories may include: |
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Sound check may include checking: |
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Characteristics of recorded sound may include: |
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Signal processing may include: |
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Work environment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound