CUASOU406 — Develop and implement sound plans
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What an assessment for CUASOU406 must cover
33 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 4 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 Establish brief for sound system
- 1.1Liaise with relevant people to determine production requirements
- 1.2Research and identify best options to meet production requirements
- 1.3Confirm that production requirements can be implemented within available budget and resources
- 1.4Source additional expertise as required
2 Develop sound plan
- 2.1Develop draft sound plan to meet production requirements
- 2.2Draw and notate microphone plots, sound sources, block diagrams and layout as required
- 2.3Anticipate problems that might arise during implementation of sound plan, and manage accordingly
- 2.4Seek feedback on draft sound plan from relevant people, and amend as necessary
3 Implement sound plan
- 3.1Monitor sound team to ensure they meet their obligations and production requirements
- 3.2Negotiate and agree on changes to sound plan with relevant people
- 3.3Check that sound system is tuned to achieve desired result
- 3.4Address sound equipment problems with minimum disruption to production
- 3.5Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures, and use safe work practices when implementing sound plans and listening to sound systems
- 3.6Prepare and update production documentation as required
4 Evaluate sound plan
- 4.1Consult relevant people to evaluate effectiveness of sound plan in meeting production requirements
- 4.2Evaluate own role in implementation of sound plan, and note areas for improvement
- 4.3Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
- 4.4Document evaluation of sound plan in line with production requirements and enterprise procedures
Performance evidence
- research and identify the sound requirements for productions
- develop sound plans that clearly specify all production requirements
- implement sound plans for at least two productions or events as part of a collaborative team
- document evaluation of sound plans against production requirements.
Knowledge evidence
- describe the elements of a sound plan
- list and describe possible production requirements that may need to be considered in the development of a sound plan
- explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when implementing sound plans, and how to address them
- outline the work health and safety (WHS) principles of safe listening, including safeguards against hearing loss.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interprets textual information in a variety of forms
- Writing: Prepares specific information which conveys an understanding of outcomes and alternatives, using appropriate terminology and format
- Oral Communication: Uses industry appropriate language to discuss the process and style used to record music Provides clear directions and feedback to other team members when required
- Numeracy: Uses mathematical processes to calculate costings of job
- Navigate the world of work: Follows required safety requirements Follows organisational protocols and procedures to achieve work outcomes
- Interact with others: Seeks feedback or expert advice where required Collaborates with others, in a professional and diplomatic manner, to achieve creative outcomes
- Get the work done: Sources information and plans tasks to solve problems and complete objectives Provides feedback and evaluates options to determine solutions and improvements
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Questions about assessing CUASOU406
What does an assessment tool for CUASOU406 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASOU406 needs to address all 33 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 4 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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Related units
- CUASOU211 — Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
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- CUASOU302 — Compile and replay audio material
- CUASOU303 — Repair and maintain audio equipment
- CUASOU304 — Prepare audio assets
- CUASOU306 — Operate sound reinforcement systems
- CUASOU308 — Install and disassemble audio equipment
- CUASOU312 — Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory
- CUASOU315 — Compile audio material for broadcast
- CUASOU317 — Record and mix basic music demos
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