Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

arrange sound media logically and accurately

liaise with relevant production personnel

understand and follow instructions

technical skills sufficient to

edit a range of audio sequences and segments

digitise prerecorded content eg digital and analogue audio sound effects

change audio from one format to another

follow relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

identify faults that occur in audio production environments

initiative and enterprise in the context of editing sound to meet creative production requirements

aural discrimination skills in the context of listening critically to and enhancing the quality of sound elements and sequences

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

read and interpret sound documentation and plans

implement and record codes and timings

document sound components eg maintenance of logging sheets

Required knowledge

familiarity with basic sound editing conventions practices and techniques

editing and audio terminology

understanding of the roles and skills associated with other postproduction personnel

sound editing software and equipment for both broadcast and nonbroadcast

varied characteristics of sound in a range of environments

OHS standards in relation to

using a computer and keyboard for periods of time

observing safe noise levels

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

Evidence of the following is essential

a range of digitally edited sound sequences that meet production requirements

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

ability to work to deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of prerecorded sound footage

access to industrycurrent sound editing software as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of sound sequences edited by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervising editor

observation of the candidate preparing and editing sound sequences

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFPOSA Perform basic vision and sound editing

CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing

CUFSOUA Prepare audio assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets

CUFSOUA Compile audio material for broadcast

CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast.

Production personnel may include:

Productions may include:

Source materials may include:

Additional materials may include:

Documentation may include:

Digital storage may include:

Editing equipment may include:

Additional equipment may include:

Consumables may include:

Audio content may include:

Formats may include:

Software may include:

Sound edit may include:

Sound sequences may include:

Production requirements may include:

Technical and creative criteria may include:

Details may include:

Manipulating editing software and equipment may include: