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Evidence Guide: CUESOU13B - Specify, install and operate audio for an outdoor event

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CUESOU13B - Specify, install and operate audio for an outdoor event

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

Specify audio for an outdoor event

  1. Correctly interpret performance/production outline to determine audio requirements
  2. Source and analyse relevant information on regulations that affect the design of outdoor audio systems, including noise pollution and insurance issues
  3. Research the venue or site to determine specific factors for consideration in outdoor audio system specification
  4. Accurately record site information in an appropriate format to assist with system design
  5. Develop appropriate audio system specification with full consideration of power issues, loudspeaker requirements and sound pressure factors
  6. Develop an accurate schedule of system requirements, including all components, with specific reference to additional infrastructure and equipment requirements for outdoor audio
Correctly interpret performance/production outline to determine audio requirements

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Source and analyse relevant information on regulations that affect the design of outdoor audio systems, including noise pollution and insurance issues

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Research the venue or site to determine specific factors for consideration in outdoor audio system specification

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Accurately record site information in an appropriate format to assist with system design

Completed
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Develop appropriate audio system specification with full consideration of power issues, loudspeaker requirements and sound pressure factors

Completed
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Develop an accurate schedule of system requirements, including all components, with specific reference to additional infrastructure and equipment requirements for outdoor audio

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Install audio system for an outdoor event

  1. Complete checks to ensure availability of all resources prior to installation phase
  2. Install audio system in accordance with safety procedures and test for adherence to site restrictions, emergency procedures and noise pollution limitations within scope of individual responsibility and certification
  3. Liaise with relevant colleagues during installation to ensure efficiency of installation and maximum cooperation
  4. Make appropriate checks to ensure mains power is well reserved
Complete checks to ensure availability of all resources prior to installation phase

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Install audio system in accordance with safety procedures and test for adherence to site restrictions, emergency procedures and noise pollution limitations within scope of individual responsibility and certification

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Liaise with relevant colleagues during installation to ensure efficiency of installation and maximum cooperation

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Make appropriate checks to ensure mains power is well reserved

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Operate and monitor outdoor audio

  1. Monitor sound dispersion, weather and overall sound quality and take appropriate action to rectify any problems within scope of individual responsibility and certification
  2. Monitor reporting system for sound pressure levels at various positions on and off site
  3. Monitor ambient temperature and re-evaluate time delay settings accordingly
  4. Communicate with colleagues during operation to share relevant information and ensure quality of production
Monitor sound dispersion, weather and overall sound quality and take appropriate action to rectify any problems within scope of individual responsibility and certification

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Monitor reporting system for sound pressure levels at various positions on and off site

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Monitor ambient temperature and re-evaluate time delay settings accordingly

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Communicate with colleagues during operation to share relevant information and ensure quality of production

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

knowledge of the particular issues that affect the design, installation and operation of outdoor audio

ability to design, install and operate a system that meets production requirements and takes account of all relevant environmental factors.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills using industry-current equipment through the design, installation and operation of an audio system for more than one outdoor event

involvement of and interaction with a production and performance team to reflect the collaborative nature of the unit

use of industry-current equipment.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

evaluation of the audio quality at an outdoor event for which the candidate has designed and operated the audio system

projects or case studies to assess ability to design outdoor audio systems for different environmental conditions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the particular issues impact on outdoor sound

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

an outdoor venue

industry-current audio and other relevant staging equipment suitable for outdoor use.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills sufficient toliaise with artistic and technical personnel on performance requirements

planning and organising skills toinvestigate equipment variables for outdoor context andorganising set-up of outdoor events

problem solving skills in the context of developing and actioning contingencies for wet weather

technology skills to operate audio equipment

Required knowledge

the unique issues that affect outdoor audio, including issues associated with transmission, types and size of equipment

requirements for control of timing and delays while dealing with the speed of sound

occupational health and safety implications when operating audio equipment outdoors, including types of hazards and possible responses

legal and regulatory issues that impact on outdoor audio, including those related to noise pollution

power and electricity provision and how this will vary between outdoor sites

site access and weather protection issues relevant to audio

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Factors for consideration in outdoor audio system design may include:

legal issues associated with sound re-enforcement/noise pollution

location of audience

need for specialist assistance

performer requirements

positioning of stage

presence of trees or other site features which may affect audio operation

relationship of equipment location to audience

site dimensions

time of year/forecasted weather patterns

Additional infrastructure and equipment requirements for outdoor audio may include:

crowd barriers around equipment

flying towers

occupational health and safety requirements

platforms

protection for equipment

rigging

support and mixing positions

Relevant colleagues with whom liaison may be required during set-up may include:

event manager

performers

production manager

specialists, eg acousticians

stage manager

other technicians (both audio and others)