Restore audio tracks

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUASOU309, 'Restore audio tracks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Restore audio tracks' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify scope of restoration project

1.1 Interpret documentation and confirm restoration requirements with relevant people

1.2 Locate source material for restoration and confirm that it is the most original and best quality recording with relevant people

1.3 Evaluate condition of source material and discuss its fitness for playback or restoration with relevant people

2. Prepare source material for digital transfer

2.1 Repair and clean source material in preparation for playback as required

2.2 Select audio playback and recording equipment to provide the most authentic audio reproduction, taking into account fragility of the source material

2.3 Set playback paths and recording settings to generate a flat, transparent and (where possible) uncompressed file

2.4 Set audio levels to achieve maximum fidelity

3. Make digital recording of source material

3.1 Create digital recording of source material in line with restoration requirements

3.2 Monitor recording and mark sections that contain audio artefacts or damage

3.3 Record from other sources if sections of original version are missing or heavily damaged

4. Apply restoration techniques to audio tracks

4.1 Select the most appropriate restoration equipment and tools

4.2 Apply manual restoration techniques to the most audible artefacts and faults

4.3 Use automated restoration processes to de-noise audio tracks as required

4.4 Seek feedback on restoration work from relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary

5. Make a copy of restored audio tracks

5.1 Apply post-production processes, including signal and noise processing, to restored audio track as required

5.2 Create master copy of restored audio track in the required format, taking into account its intended end use

5.3 Deliver master copy to relevant people in line with restoration requirements

5.4 Complete required documentation in line with restoration requirements and enterprise procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUASOU309 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA31015 - Certificate III in Screen and Media
  • CUA41215 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
  • CUA40915 - Certificate IV in Music Industry
  • CUA30915 - Certificate III in Music Industry