Assessor Resource

CUASOU203
Assist with sound recordings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine sound recording tasks using a variety of recording equipment in a studio or live environment.

It applies to individuals who work under close supervision and have responsibility for assisting with setting up recording equipment, doing sound checks, monitoring the quality of recorded sound, labelling/logging recordings and solving routine problems that might occur during the recording process. Individuals in this role might work in a variety of creative arts industry sectors, including stage productions, music recording studios, television, radio, film, video and online environments.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assist with prerecording checks

1.1 Clarify documentation and consumables for recording production with appropriate people

1.2 Connect and operate sound equipment and accessories according to work health and safety (WHS), technical and production requirements

1.3 Refer faults and problems to appropriate people

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 people, 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 report problems to appropriate people

2.5 Label and log recordings according to production requirements

2.6 Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements

2.7 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

Evidence of the ability to:

set up recording equipment and undertake pre-recording checks according to health and safety, technical and production requirements

use sound recording equipment and accessories during recording sessions according to health and safety, technical and production requirements

collaborate with others to complete tasks in a recording environment.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the operation and uses of a range of industry current sound recording equipment and accessories

explain the basic principles and techniques of sound recording

explain the basic characteristics of recorded sound

outline the work health and safety (WHS) principles of safe listening, including safeguards against hearing loss.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

work environments and productions where sound is recorded

sound recording equipment and accessories

production documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assist with prerecording checks

1.1 Clarify documentation and consumables for recording production with appropriate people

1.2 Connect and operate sound equipment and accessories according to work health and safety (WHS), technical and production requirements

1.3 Refer faults and problems to appropriate people

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 people, 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 report problems to appropriate people

2.5 Label and log recordings according to production requirements

2.6 Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements

2.7 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

Evidence of the ability to:

set up recording equipment and undertake pre-recording checks according to health and safety, technical and production requirements

use sound recording equipment and accessories during recording sessions according to health and safety, technical and production requirements

collaborate with others to complete tasks in a recording environment.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the operation and uses of a range of industry current sound recording equipment and accessories

explain the basic principles and techniques of sound recording

explain the basic characteristics of recorded sound

outline the work health and safety (WHS) principles of safe listening, including safeguards against hearing loss.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

work environments and productions where sound is recorded

sound recording equipment and accessories

production documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify documentation and consumables for recording production with appropriate people 
Connect and operate sound equipment and accessories according to work health and safety (WHS), technical and production requirements 
Refer faults and problems to appropriate people 
Follow directions about the placement and movement of microphones and microphone accessories 
Assist with sound check to ensure levels and characteristics of recorded sound meet required standards 
Confirm signal processing requirements with appropriate people, and make test recordings to ensure no audible defects are present 
Listen to sound recording for audible defects and extraneous background sound, and report problems to appropriate people 
Label and log recordings according to production requirements 
Disconnect sound equipment and accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements 
Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition 

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