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Evidence Guide: CUASOU201 - Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

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CUASOU201 - Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for audio set-up

  1. Confirm requirements with supervisor and with reference to audio installation plans as required
  2. Identify preferred rigging and positioning points for audio equipment
  3. Sort equipment and accessories in preparation for set-up
  4. Handle equipment appropriately, taking equipment differences into account
Confirm requirements with supervisor and with reference to audio installation plans as required

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Identify preferred rigging and positioning points for audio equipment

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Sort equipment and accessories in preparation for set-up

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Handle equipment appropriately, taking equipment differences into account

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Complete tasks using audio equipment

  1. Connect and position audio system cables according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements
  2. Wire audio system in correct sequence, demonstrating a knowledge of how signal flows through the audio chain, and then confirm wiring with supervisor
  3. Set start-up and operating settings in correct sequence and test features of audio desk according to instructions
  4. Identify problems with equipment promptly, and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor
  5. Use positioning and equalising techniques to create optimum sound quality
  6. Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel, clients and the public during the completion of tasks
Connect and position audio system cables according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Wire audio system in correct sequence, demonstrating a knowledge of how signal flows through the audio chain, and then confirm wiring with supervisor

Completed
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Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set start-up and operating settings in correct sequence and test features of audio desk according to instructions

Completed
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Teacher:
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Identify problems with equipment promptly, and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use positioning and equalising techniques to create optimum sound quality

Completed
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Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel, clients and the public during the completion of tasks

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Complete post-production tasks

  1. Disconnect equipment and accessories according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements
  2. Assist with storing and transporting equipment as required
  3. Seek feedback on own work performance from supervisor and adjust work practices accordingly
Disconnect equipment and accessories according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

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Teacher:
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Assist with storing and transporting equipment as required

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Seek feedback on own work performance from supervisor and adjust work practices accordingly

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for audio set-up

1.1 Confirm requirements with supervisor and with reference to audio installation plans as required

1.2 Identify preferred rigging and positioning points for audio equipment

1.3 Sort equipment and accessories in preparation for set-up

1.4 Handle equipment appropriately, taking equipment differences into account

2. Complete tasks using audio equipment

2.1 Connect and position audio system cables according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

2.2 Wire audio system in correct sequence, demonstrating a knowledge of how signal flows through the audio chain, and then confirm wiring with supervisor

2.3 Set start-up and operating settings in correct sequence and test features of audio desk according to instructions

2.4 Identify problems with equipment promptly, and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor

2.5 Use positioning and equalising techniques to create optimum sound quality

2.6 Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel, clients and the public during the completion of tasks

3. Complete post-production tasks

3.1 Disconnect equipment and accessories according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

3.2 Assist with storing and transporting equipment as required

3.3 Seek feedback on own work performance from supervisor and adjust work practices accordingly

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for audio set-up

1.1 Confirm requirements with supervisor and with reference to audio installation plans as required

1.2 Identify preferred rigging and positioning points for audio equipment

1.3 Sort equipment and accessories in preparation for set-up

1.4 Handle equipment appropriately, taking equipment differences into account

2. Complete tasks using audio equipment

2.1 Connect and position audio system cables according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

2.2 Wire audio system in correct sequence, demonstrating a knowledge of how signal flows through the audio chain, and then confirm wiring with supervisor

2.3 Set start-up and operating settings in correct sequence and test features of audio desk according to instructions

2.4 Identify problems with equipment promptly, and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor

2.5 Use positioning and equalising techniques to create optimum sound quality

2.6 Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel, clients and the public during the completion of tasks

3. Complete post-production tasks

3.1 Disconnect equipment and accessories according to supervisor’s instructions and safety requirements

3.2 Assist with storing and transporting equipment as required

3.3 Seek feedback on own work performance from supervisor and adjust work practices accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

complete a range of audio tasks safely and according to instructions

apply knowledge of key features and purpose of audio equipment and accessories to work activities

apply knowledge of signal flow through the audio chain when undertaking audio set-up tasks

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the general scope of audio operations in different live production contexts and the relationship between audio operations and other technical and performance areas

describe the features and meaning of a signal flow chart for a typical sound system

in the context of completing audio tasks, explain what is meant by:

basic sound pressure level measurement

decibel levels

phase and phase cancellation

power isolation

describe basic safety procedures for handling, operating and storing audio equipment and accessories

describe the key features of, purpose and basic operating procedures for the following audio equipment:

audio mixing consoles

common accessories

input source equipment

loudspeakers

signal processing equipment.