Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation

Required knowledge

broad understanding of musical score notations

notations which can be used to map technical elements to create an accurate technical reference

broad understanding of musical form and tempo

broad understanding of musical performance both vocal and instrumental

broad understanding of musical elements of the productionevent

particular knowledge of the technical area of responsibility eg staging stage management lighting sound audiovisual

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

correct interpretation of notations on a score

correct interpretation of musical and technical requirements of the productionevent

ability to create an accurate and clear technical reference from a score

close monitoring of the performanceproduction and ability to deliver the technical elements in conjunction with the musical performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the creation and use of technical references from a score for at least two different productions ie use during an actual performance

interaction with and involvement of a production team

development of a technical reference within commerciallyrealistic time constraints

Because this unit can cover a broad range of industry contexts assessment should be tailored to address the particular technical area or job role

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

evaluation of a performance for which the candidate is responsible for the technical references

review of technical reference materials prepared by the candidate using a score

project activity to allow the candidate to create and update a technical reference using a score

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of musical and technical requirements of the productionevent

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthe job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

musical scores

a production

a production venue

Scores may be for:

Scores may be:

Technical requirements may relate to:

Technical reference material may be:

Technical references may include:

Technical notation may include:

Other relevant production documents with which the prompt reference may be incorporated may be: