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 manage the production of sound recordings. Well-developed planning and organisational skills are required, along with an ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a leadership role with those who contribute to the production of sound recordings, e.g. artists, performers, producers and sound specialists.
Application of the Unit
Production administrators, executive producers or project managers apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for managing the production of sound recordings, including planning and monitoring rehearsals and recording sessions, engaging specialists where required and overseeing and evaluating the quality of finished recordings. They could be working in the live entertainment or screen production industries.
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. Clarify sound-recording brief |
1.1 Participate in production meetings with relevant personnel to confirm the vision, sound concepts, production values and expected outcomes for recording projects 1.2 Confirm production requirements 1.3 Finalise and confirm repertoire, artists and operational details for recording projects in consultation with relevant personnel |
2. Organise resources |
2.1 Identify and confirm production staff requirements and recruit personnel needed for recording projects 2.2 Ensure artists are secured, confirmed and contracted as required 2.3 Identify and secure appropriate venues and resources for rehearsal and recording sessions 3.4 Ensure that contracts required for staff and venues are finalised |
3. Prepare for production of sound recordings |
3.1 Ensure that arrangements are in place for ongoing communication with relevant personnel so that artistic vision can be achieved and resources are available when required 3.2 Ensure that accurate rehearsal and recording session schedules are drawn up and distributed to relevant personnel 3.3 Ensure that a project schedule for production meetings is finalised and distributed to each technical team member 3.4 Anticipate issues that may arise during the production of sound recordings and plan accordingly 3.5 Ensure that the technical team is fully briefed on operations, production values and contingency plans 3.6 Comply with relevant OHS, copyright and other legal requirements |
4. Manage recording sessions |
4.1 Ensure that communication in sessions and production meetings is comprehensive and constructive and that documentation is completed correctly 4.2 Ensure that all production resources and requirements are in place for recording sessions and other associated activities 4.3 Communicate systematically with the producer/director to verify and maintain the required production quality 4.4 Communicate with and direct production staff constructively and consistently through prerecording, recording and post-production to achieve agreed production values 4.5 Comply with agreed quality, time and budget constraints at all stages of the production |
5. Maintain effective communication with production staff and artists |
5.1 Ensure that agendas for production meetings are planned and circulated to all relevant parties in advance and that discussion of concerns is encouraged to establish and achieve planned artistic outcomes 5.2 Ensure that individual perspectives are considered and conflicting requirements are recognised and constructively negotiated 5.3 In collaboration with relevant personnel, ensure that the quality of musical and technical preparation is maintained throughout the production and take action as required |
6. Manage post-production |
6.1 Ensure that all components of post-production mix meet agreed production values 6.2 Facilitate continuing input from artists and director/producer into the post-production process and take remedial action as required 6.3 Ensure that the physical components of post-production are delivered correctly and in the required formats |
7. Evaluate production of sound recordings |
7.1 Discuss and obtain agreement from relevant personnel about evaluation techniques 7.2 Focus evaluations on the way the process of managing sound recordings was handled and document results 7.3 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement 7.4 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 7.5 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 values may include: |
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Recording projects may involve: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Venues may include: |
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Copyright requirements may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Formats may include: |
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Evaluation techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound