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CUASOU308
Install and disassemble audio equipment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and disassemble audio equipment for a range of live performance and entertainment productions.

It applies to individuals who work collaboratively as part of a production team to install, align, test and disassemble audio equipment for playback, mixing and recording purposes.

The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations list the work that requires a high risk work licence, including dogging and rigging. Completion of the following units is required for certification at basic, intermediate and advanced levels:

CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.

Sets and staging for some productions may fall within the definition of construction work. Under section 274 of the WHS Act, it is a requirement of the approved Code of Practice for Construction Work that any person entering a construction site must successfully complete general construction induction training through a Registered Training Organisation. Completion of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry fulfils this requirement.

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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. Prepare for installation of audio equipment

1.1 Interpret production documentation and requirements, and confirm with relevant people

1.2 Assess acoustic characteristics of venue with relevant people and select appropriate equipment and accessories

1.3 Calculate power requirements and identify power locations and patching requirements

1.4 Confirm and organise special requirements with relevant people

2. Install audio equipment

2.1 Secure and label cabling in line with production requirements

2.2 Set up power distribution in line with production requirements

2.3 Position microphones, accessories and cabling

2.4 Confirm fitted lapel microphones meet technical performance standards

2.5 Confirm phantom power is provided at microphone inputs

2.6 Connect effects rack to mixer in line with production requirements

2.7 Follow safe work practices when installing equipment

3. Align audio equipment

3.1 Match audio equipment according to level, impedance, phase and frequency

3.2 Route test signals to correct destination

3.3 Confirm test signal level meets production requirements

3.4 Tune the system to avoid feedback

4. Test audio equipment

4.1 Check microphone lines for continuity and patching

4.2 Test microphones and confirm they are functioning correctly

4.3 Fit microphones to relevant people and perform sound cues as required

4.4 Patch, test and tune sound reinforcement system to suit production venue

4.5 Conduct sound check and document any adjustments in line with production requirements

4.6 Inform relevant people of any problems that arise during testing processes

5. Disassemble audio equipment

5.1 Disassemble equipment in line with production requirements

5.2 Check audio equipment against inventory before packing, and report lost or damaged equipment to appropriate people

5.3 Pack equipment and accessories and prepare for transit or storage in line with safe work practices and production requirements

5.4 Clean and restore work environment to previous condition

5.5 Seek feedback from relevant people on own work performance, and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret production documentation and requirements in collaboration with others

safely install and disassemble audio equipment for at least three productions

test audio equipment and accessories in line with production requirements

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

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:

audio equipment

suitable venue

relevant production documentation

interaction with others.

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

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:

audio equipment

suitable venue

relevant production documentation

interaction with others.

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. Prepare for installation of audio equipment

1.1 Interpret production documentation and requirements, and confirm with relevant people

1.2 Assess acoustic characteristics of venue with relevant people and select appropriate equipment and accessories

1.3 Calculate power requirements and identify power locations and patching requirements

1.4 Confirm and organise special requirements with relevant people

2. Install audio equipment

2.1 Secure and label cabling in line with production requirements

2.2 Set up power distribution in line with production requirements

2.3 Position microphones, accessories and cabling

2.4 Confirm fitted lapel microphones meet technical performance standards

2.5 Confirm phantom power is provided at microphone inputs

2.6 Connect effects rack to mixer in line with production requirements

2.7 Follow safe work practices when installing equipment

3. Align audio equipment

3.1 Match audio equipment according to level, impedance, phase and frequency

3.2 Route test signals to correct destination

3.3 Confirm test signal level meets production requirements

3.4 Tune the system to avoid feedback

4. Test audio equipment

4.1 Check microphone lines for continuity and patching

4.2 Test microphones and confirm they are functioning correctly

4.3 Fit microphones to relevant people and perform sound cues as required

4.4 Patch, test and tune sound reinforcement system to suit production venue

4.5 Conduct sound check and document any adjustments in line with production requirements

4.6 Inform relevant people of any problems that arise during testing processes

5. Disassemble audio equipment

5.1 Disassemble equipment in line with production requirements

5.2 Check audio equipment against inventory before packing, and report lost or damaged equipment to appropriate people

5.3 Pack equipment and accessories and prepare for transit or storage in line with safe work practices and production requirements

5.4 Clean and restore work environment to previous condition

5.5 Seek feedback from relevant people on own work performance, and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret production documentation and requirements in collaboration with others

safely install and disassemble audio equipment for at least three productions

test audio equipment and accessories in line with production requirements

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

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:

audio equipment

suitable venue

relevant production documentation

interaction with others.

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

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:

audio equipment

suitable venue

relevant production documentation

interaction with others.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret production documentation and requirements, and confirm with relevant people 
Assess acoustic characteristics of venue with relevant people and select appropriate equipment and accessories 
Calculate power requirements and identify power locations and patching requirements 
Confirm and organise special requirements with relevant people 
Secure and label cabling in line with production requirements 
Set up power distribution in line with production requirements 
Position microphones, accessories and cabling 
Confirm fitted lapel microphones meet technical performance standards 
Confirm phantom power is provided at microphone inputs 
Connect effects rack to mixer in line with production requirements 
Follow safe work practices when installing equipment 
Match audio equipment according to level, impedance, phase and frequency 
Route test signals to correct destination 
Confirm test signal level meets production requirements 
Tune the system to avoid feedback 
Check microphone lines for continuity and patching 
Test microphones and confirm they are functioning correctly 
Fit microphones to relevant people and perform sound cues as required 
Patch, test and tune sound reinforcement system to suit production venue 
Conduct sound check and document any adjustments in line with production requirements 
Inform relevant people of any problems that arise during testing processes 
Disassemble equipment in line with production requirements 
Check audio equipment against inventory before packing, and report lost or damaged equipment to appropriate people 
Pack equipment and accessories and prepare for transit or storage in line with safe work practices and production requirements 
Clean and restore work environment to previous condition 
Seek feedback from relevant people on own work performance, and note areas for improvement 

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