Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

arrange film television and interactive media content logically and accurately

liaise with relevant production personnel eg editors directors

understand and follow instructions as required

technical skills sufficient to

edit simple image and audio sequences and segments including dialogue

digitise prerecorded content eg film analogue video

follow relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

implement and record time codes and timings

document image and sound components eg completion of logging sheets

Required knowledge

familiarity with basic picture and sound editing conventions and techniques

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of postproduction personnel

basic understanding of the features and capabilities of facilities and equipment for sound editing and broadcast

working knowledge of a range of editing software and equipment

OHS requirements as they apply to use of computers and keyboards

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

Evidence of the following is essential

systematic preparation of content segments for editing from source video or film

correct identification and logging of single images audio grabs and basic sequences

ability to transfer and digitise video and film materials

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

ability to work to deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of prerecorded films and videos

availability of a range of editing facilities nonbroadcast and broadcast

exposure to a range of computer software for editing and documentation of image and audio

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of material prepared logged and edited by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervising editor

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFDIGA Prepare video assets

CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets

CUFSOUA Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOUA Prepare audio assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets.

Technical and creative requirements may include:

Productions may include:

Editing may include:

Production personnel may include:

Source materials may include:

Documentation may include:

Medium may include:

Storage and memory may include:

Formats may include:

Software may include:

Hardware may include:

Editing facilities may include:

Consumable materials may include:

Shots may include:

Log may include:

Time codes may include:

Items to be noted in edit decision lists may include:

Software functions may include: