Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUASOU204 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Mix sound in a broadcasting environment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASOU204 - Mix sound in a broadcasting environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a broadcast studio panel.It applies to individuals who are responsible for ensuring that all audio inputs are mixed smoothly in line with program requirements for live to air broadcasts. They work closely with other presenters and guests, providing them with cues prior to opening microphones.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a basic broadcast studio

production documentation

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for broadcast
  • Check studio equipment is safe and operational, and report any non-functioning equipment according to station procedures and work health and safety requirements
  • Identify and rectify simple problems, referring those beyond one’s own responsibilities to relevant people
  • Confirm in advance that all pre-recorded material is ready for broadcast
  • Confirm that external sources required by the program are available from point of origin to studio panel desk
  • Check that arrangements for recording and linking live sources meet production requirements
  • Conduct sound check and adjust as necessary in line with station procedures, health and safety, and production requirements
       
Element: Mix audio inputs on air
  • Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required sound level and tonal balances
  • Execute sound cues according to production requirements
  • Cue and play presentation material according to program schedule
  • Cue studio guests as required and open microphones
  • Deal with operational problems of equipment promptly and effectively throughout onair sessions
  • Follow instructions from relevant people during live sessions as required
  • Complete program on time and hand over to next presenter as required
       
Element: Complete operations after broadcast
  • Save relevant material for archiving and future use in line with station procedures
  • Ensure surplus material is dealt with in line with station procedures
  • Complete documentation in line with station procedures
  • Check and clean equipment and work environment in line with station procedures
  • Notify relevant people of technical faults and problems in line with station procedures
  • Seek feedback from relevant people on own performance as a panel operator, and note areas for improvement
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for broadcast

1.1 Check studio equipment is safe and operational, and report any non-functioning equipment according to station procedures and work health and safety requirements

1.2 Identify and rectify simple problems, referring those beyond one’s own responsibilities to relevant people

1.3 Confirm in advance that all pre-recorded material is ready for broadcast

1.4 Confirm that external sources required by the program are available from point of origin to studio panel desk

1.5 Check that arrangements for recording and linking live sources meet production requirements

1.6 Conduct sound check and adjust as necessary in line with station procedures, health and safety, and production requirements

2. Mix audio inputs on air

2.1 Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required sound level and tonal balances

2.2 Execute sound cues according to production requirements

2.3 Cue and play presentation material according to program schedule

2.4 Cue studio guests as required and open microphones

2.5 Deal with operational problems of equipment promptly and effectively throughout onair sessions

2.6 Follow instructions from relevant people during live sessions as required

2.7 Complete program on time and hand over to next presenter as required

3. Complete operations after broadcast

3.1 Save relevant material for archiving and future use in line with station procedures

3.2 Ensure surplus material is dealt with in line with station procedures

3.3 Complete documentation in line with station procedures

3.4 Check and clean equipment and work environment in line with station procedures

3.5 Notify relevant people of technical faults and problems in line with station procedures

3.6 Seek feedback from relevant people on own performance as a panel operator, and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

set up and operate a studio panel using a full range of audio inputs on at least three occasions according to station procedures, health and safety, and production requirements

collaborate with others in a broadcast production environment

follow station procedures for archiving materials, completing documentation and checking equipment at the conclusion of broadcasts.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the process for referring technical faults and problems to relevant people in a broadcast production environment

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of operating a broadcast studio panel in a live to air situation, and how to address them

explain the basic principles of audio mixing in a broadcast production environment, including how to maintain consistent audio levels throughout a radio broadcast

outline the work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they relate to the operations of a broadcast studio.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for broadcast

1.1 Check studio equipment is safe and operational, and report any non-functioning equipment according to station procedures and work health and safety requirements

1.2 Identify and rectify simple problems, referring those beyond one’s own responsibilities to relevant people

1.3 Confirm in advance that all pre-recorded material is ready for broadcast

1.4 Confirm that external sources required by the program are available from point of origin to studio panel desk

1.5 Check that arrangements for recording and linking live sources meet production requirements

1.6 Conduct sound check and adjust as necessary in line with station procedures, health and safety, and production requirements

2. Mix audio inputs on air

2.1 Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required sound level and tonal balances

2.2 Execute sound cues according to production requirements

2.3 Cue and play presentation material according to program schedule

2.4 Cue studio guests as required and open microphones

2.5 Deal with operational problems of equipment promptly and effectively throughout onair sessions

2.6 Follow instructions from relevant people during live sessions as required

2.7 Complete program on time and hand over to next presenter as required

3. Complete operations after broadcast

3.1 Save relevant material for archiving and future use in line with station procedures

3.2 Ensure surplus material is dealt with in line with station procedures

3.3 Complete documentation in line with station procedures

3.4 Check and clean equipment and work environment in line with station procedures

3.5 Notify relevant people of technical faults and problems in line with station procedures

3.6 Seek feedback from relevant people on own performance as a panel operator, and note areas for improvement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check studio equipment is safe and operational, and report any non-functioning equipment according to station procedures and work health and safety requirements 
Identify and rectify simple problems, referring those beyond one’s own responsibilities to relevant people 
Confirm in advance that all pre-recorded material is ready for broadcast 
Confirm that external sources required by the program are available from point of origin to studio panel desk 
Check that arrangements for recording and linking live sources meet production requirements 
Conduct sound check and adjust as necessary in line with station procedures, health and safety, and production requirements 
Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required sound level and tonal balances 
Execute sound cues according to production requirements 
Cue and play presentation material according to program schedule 
Cue studio guests as required and open microphones 
Deal with operational problems of equipment promptly and effectively throughout onair sessions 
Follow instructions from relevant people during live sessions as required 
Complete program on time and hand over to next presenter as required 
Save relevant material for archiving and future use in line with station procedures 
Ensure surplus material is dealt with in line with station procedures 
Complete documentation in line with station procedures 
Check and clean equipment and work environment in line with station procedures 
Notify relevant people of technical faults and problems in line with station procedures 
Seek feedback from relevant people on own performance as a panel operator, and note areas for improvement 

Forms

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