CUASOU308 — Install and disassemble audio equipment

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What an assessment for CUASOU308 must cover

70 assessable components: 5 elements (26 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 34 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for installation of audio equipment

1.1Interpret production documentation and requirements, and confirm with relevant people
1.2Assess acoustic characteristics of venue with relevant people and select appropriate equipment and accessories
1.3Calculate power requirements and identify power locations and patching requirements
1.4Confirm and organise special requirements with relevant people

2 Install audio equipment

2.1Secure and label cabling in line with production requirements
2.2Set up power distribution in line with production requirements
2.3Position microphones, accessories and cabling
2.4Confirm fitted lapel microphones meet technical performance standards
2.5Confirm phantom power is provided at microphone inputs
2.6Connect effects rack to mixer in line with production requirements
2.7Follow safe work practices when installing equipment

3 Align audio equipment

3.1Match audio equipment according to level, impedance, phase and frequency
3.2Route test signals to correct destination
3.3Confirm test signal level meets production requirements
3.4Tune the system to avoid feedback

4 Test audio equipment

4.1Check microphone lines for continuity and patching
4.2Test microphones and confirm they are functioning correctly
4.3Fit microphones to relevant people and perform sound cues as required
4.4Patch, test and tune sound reinforcement system to suit production venue
4.5Conduct sound check and document any adjustments in line with production requirements
4.6Inform relevant people of any problems that arise during testing processes

5 Disassemble audio equipment

5.1Disassemble equipment in line with production requirements
5.2Check audio equipment against inventory before packing, and report lost or damaged equipment to appropriate people
5.3Pack equipment and accessories and prepare for transit or storage in line with safe work practices and production requirements
5.4Clean and restore work environment to previous condition
5.5Seek feedback from relevant people on own work performance, and note areas for improvement

Performance evidence

interpret production documentation and requirements in collaboration with others
safely install and disassemble audio equipment for at least three productions
test audio equipment and accessories in line with production requirements

Knowledge evidence

Basic audio principles and practice, including:
range of microphones and contexts in which they are used
microphone characteristics, e.g. frequency response, sensitivity and polar patterns
effect of microphone placement on quality of sound
characteristics of sound in a range of environments
signal-to-noise ratio, signal phase and audio level/headroom control
audible defects in analogue and digital technologies
features of mixers, amplifiers, speakers and effects racks
Basic principles of acoustics, including:
frequency
pitch
amplitude
loudness
velocity
wavelength
acoustical phase
timbre
sound envelope
Basic understanding of psychoacoustic principles, including:
spatial hearing
direct sound
early sound
reverberant sound
room design
Techniques for installing, aligning and testing audio equipment, including:
understanding electrical power (e.g. voltage, distribution, phasing, load and circuit breaking)
knowledge of a range of sound equipment and associated operating principles (e.g. level, impedance, phase and frequency)
testing and tagging all electrical fittings in accordance with safety regulations
Issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of setting up and disassembling audio equipment
OHS requirements, including:
licensing requirements for persons performing high risk work and entering building sites
safe manual-handling techniques
working safely with electricity and hazardous substances
principles of safe listening, such as safeguards against hearing loss

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets textual information in accordance with regulations and job requirements
Writing: Applies labels accurately and legibly, using correct technical vocabulary Uses specific and relevant language to complete workplace documentation
Oral Communication: Clearly articulates requirements using language appropriate to audience and environment, and participates in a verbal exchange of ideas/solutions Listens attentively for acoustic and audio issues, making suitable adjustments to equipment to improve the audio quality
Numeracy: Compares documented figures against actual equipment and accessories Uses basic mathematical skills to calculate electricity requirements and match equipment appropriately
Navigate the world of work: Follows organisational practices for safety and housekeeping
Interact with others: Works collaboratively to identify and complete task requirements Use appropriate communication practices to seek feedback about work performance from others
Get the work done: Plans and implements tasks to meet production and organisational requirements Makes decisions directly related to own tasks, seeking input from others where required

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU308 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASOU308 needs to address all 70 unit components: 5 elements with 26 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 34 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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