Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to for basic digital sound editing. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Assistant sound editors and production personnel in the community broadcasting sector apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for preparing, organising and digitally editing relatively simple sound sequences or programs for radio, television, film and interactive media. They are expected to contribute to creative outcomes, including selection and acquisition of sound materials. In a production house environment, they typically work under the supervision of a picture editor or senior sound editor, and are often involved in editing both sound and vision. Combined editing skills at a basic level are covered in:
More complex skills associated with editing sound, including dialogue, are covered in:
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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 |
Prepare for editing sound |
1. In consultation with relevant production personnel , clarify editing requirements, including creative and technical expectations of productions 2. Obtain and label source materials and additional materials as required and keep them in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation 3. Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate equipment where necessary, ensuring sufficient digital storage capacity is available 4. Check editing equipment is operational and suited to the designated editing processes and according to enterprise procedures 5. Organise additional equipment and consumables needed to minimise interruptions during the editing process 6. If required, obtain sign-off to proceed with edits |
Assemble sequences for editing |
7. Digitise audio content and additional sound materials in the specified format , ensuring format is compatible with available software and editing equipment 8. Monitor digital output and arrange for problems to be fixed where necessary 9. Identify sound edit positions using appropriate documentation and optimise quality where applicable 10. Log and assess sound sequences according to production requirements and arrange digital back-up copies as insurance against editing errors 11. Consider how materials may be edited efficiently to meet technical and creative criteria |
Edit sound sequences |
12. Edit audio sequences according to production requirements and accurately document details of each edited sound sequence 13. Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate subsequent stages of sound mixing processes 14. Accurately chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable 15. Apply effects and digital enhancements to maximise creative outcomes of sound sequences according to production requirements 16. Manipulate editing software and equipment to produce required sequences and to resolve identified problems 17. Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant production personnel and refine edits as required 18. Submit final edits by the agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Finalise sound edits |
19. Archive edited audio files and complete associated documentation according to enterprise procedures 20. Advise relevant production personnel of editing equipment requiring maintenance and leave workstation in original or improved condition 21. Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required 22. Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate |
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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples 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
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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Production personnel may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Source materials may include: |
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Additional materials may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Digital storage may include: |
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Editing equipment may include: |
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Additional equipment may include: |
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Consumables may include: |
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Audio content may include: |
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Formats may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Sound edit may include: |
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Sound sequences may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Technical and creative criteria may include: |
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Details may include: |
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Manipulating editing software and equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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