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 CUASOU401, 'Mix live audio'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Mix live audio' 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
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for live audio mixing | 1.1 Review production documentation and confirm scope of audio mixing requirements with relevant personnel 1.2 Ensure that audio equipment is set up and operational in line with production requirements 1.3 Anticipate problems that could arise during shows and plan accordingly |
2. Undertake pre-show operations | 2.1 Match interfaces between audio and destination in accordance with level, impedance, phase and frequency 2.2 Line check all inputs and outputs for continuity and patching and route test signals to correct signal paths 2.3 Perform time and phase alignment of audio equipment and adjust as required 2.4 Check that audio levels and controls meet acoustic and dynamic requirements 2.5 Take action to ensure that faults and problems identified during testing are rectified promptly 2.6 Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements 2.7 Operate front of house and monitor consoles during dress rehearsals or sound checks to establish appropriate mix to produce the required technical level, tonal balances and frequency response 2.8 Discuss audio issues with relevant personnel during rehearsals and adjust mix as required |
3. Mix audio sources for live shows | 3.1 Manage signal control of level, equalisation and dynamic parameters to achieve a balanced sound mix 3.2 Apply effects according to production requirements 3.3 Produce transitions between sound signals that are technically accurate and produce the required effect 3.4 Ensure that the level of the composite signal is within technical limits and desired dynamic range 3.5 Observe and manage sound pressure levels according to venue requirements and safe noise levels 3.6 Resolve audio operational problems with minimal disruption to performances |
4. Complete post-show operations | 4.1 Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely 4.2 Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements 4.3 Clean work environment after use and restore environment to original condition 4.4 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of audio operations 4.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement |