Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to

log and label recorded material

note and report system faults and problems

read and understand recording documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate duration and capacity of recording media

communication skills sufficient to

liaise with sound productionrecording personnel

understand and follow instructions

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

learning skills sufficient to maintain currency of knowledge of recording equipment upgrades

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problemsolving skills sufficient to identify and refer system faults and problems to soundproduction personnel

teamwork skills sufficient to work effectively with soundproduction personnel

technology skills sufficient to work with a variety of soundrecording equipment

Required knowledge

basic principles and techniques of sound recording including

audible defects in analogue and digital technologies

identificationlogging requirements

operational principles of microphones including microphone placement

operationaltechnical limitations of recording mediums

recording formats and technical standards

signaltonoise ratio signal phase and audio levelheadroom control

OHS principles of safe listening including safeguards against hearing loss

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 ability to

apply OHS principles of safe listening to daytoday work activities

use a range of industrycurrent sound equipment and accessories

work cooperatively in a production environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of work environments and productions where sound is recorded

access to industrycurrent sound equipment and accessories

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies to assess candidates ability to apply OHS principles of safe listening to daytoday work activities

evaluation of a range of live acoustic andor sequenced recordingsin which candidate assisted asound technician or engineer

observation of the candidate assisting with sound recordings

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of basic principles and techniques of sound recording

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFINDA Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

CUFSOUA Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

CUSMLTA Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSMLT201A Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSSOUA Mix sound in a broadcasting environment

CUSSOU202A Mix sound in a broadcasting environment.

Documentation may include:

Consumables may include:

Recording production may include:

Sound equipment and accessories may include:

Production requirements may include:

Appropriate persons may include:

Placement and movement of equipment may involve:

Microphones may include:

Microphone accessories may include:

Sound check may include checking:

Characteristics of recorded sound may include:

Signal processing may include:

Work environment may include: