Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation draw diagrams

numeracy skills sufficient to work with measurements and numerical aspects of audio consoles

Required knowledge

types of information required to plan stage monitor system

features of different types of stage monitor systems for different contexts including different equipment requirements

particular issues and challenges associated with stage monitor systems

safety issues associated with the setup and installation of stage monitor systems

issues associated with foldback mixing for different applications eg concert theatre

techniques for equalisation of foldback speakers

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

ability to plan setup and operate a stage monitor system that meets production and performer requirements

knowledge of stage monitoring equipment and the range of issues and challenges associated with operation of the equipment in a live production environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the planning setup and operation of stage monitor systems for more than one live production

involvement of and interaction with a production team and performers to reflect the collaborative nature of the process

use of industrycurrent equipment

Method of assessment

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

evaluation of foldback quality where the candidate is responsible for setup and operation

discussion with performers for whom the candidate has setup and operated stage monitor systems

case studies to assess ability to plan and setup stage monitor systems for different contexts

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment setup procedures and safety issues

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob 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

industrycurrent stage monitor equipment

venue where stage monitor system can be setup and operated

Information required to plan stage monitor system may include:

Requirements for stage monitor system set-up and checking may include:

Stage layout diagram would include positioning of:

In-ear or wireless equipment and accessories may include:

Checks to be undertaken when setting up stage monitor system include: