Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

collecting analysing and organising information by identifying digital audio formats

mathematical ideas and techniques by identifying digital audio formats

problemsolving skills by employing digital effects and modifying and integrating audio tracks

use of technology by incorporating audio into multimedia presentations

Required knowledge

principles of analogue and digital audio

distinguishing features of analogue and digital audio

amplitude sound waves frequency mono and stereo

contemporary digital audio formats

data rates that apply to selected digital sources

sampling sampling techniques and sources for sampling digital audio

MIDI technology

contemporary digital audio formats

distinguishing the features of selected digital audio software

methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs

audio frame

joining multiple tracks of digital audio

types of digital effects that are used to modify and integrate digital audio tracks

purpose of time encoding

storybook design

principles of editing audio tracks

sequencers used to create digital audio tracks

purpose of sound cards

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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

incorporate audio elements into different multimedia sequences according to job specifications and the Performance Criteria

incorporate audio elements into at least TWO different multimedia sequences according to job specifications and the Performance Criteria There should also be evidence of

ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

ability to use a range of software suitable for incorporating and manipulating sound

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFMEMA Update web pages

CUFMEM12A Update web pages.

Software may include:

Multimedia productions may include:

Equipment used may include:

Source material may include:

Audio defects may include: