Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

ask basic questions clearly and confidently of interviewees

ability to work as a member of a production team both independently on assignment and under direction

initiative and enterprise in the context of setting up recording equipment to optimise quality of recorded material

technical skills sufficient to

make simple adjustments to and operate basic audio recording equipment in a range of locations

use basic functions of digital editing software to produce audio material for broadcast

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret written background information

complete workplace documentation

accurately label source materials and copies

time segments to meet production requirements

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor equipment setup problems

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the production process

issues and challenges that arise in the context of compiling audio material for broadcast

techniques for

recording audio in variable weather conditions

minimising the effect of background location noise while recording audio

characteristics of commonly used microphones and portable audio recording equipment

OHS requirements as they relate to recording audio material on location and working for periods of time on computers

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

ability to work within production deadlines

ability to work effectively as a team member and independently on clearly defined assignments

ability to operate basic audio recording equipment in locations such as those listed in the range statement

ability to edit audio material using the basic functions of digital editing software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a functional set of equipment based on items listed in the range statement Equipment must be sufficient to enable the compilation of a portfolio of edited audio material recorded in different locations including exterior and interior and variable weather conditions

that the candidate demonstrates competency in recording and editing audio material in a production environment over a period of time

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 audio material recorded and edited by the candidate in response to instructions

observation of the candidate recording material in the field

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

CUFPPMA Plan and prepare programs

CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs

CUFRESA Collect and organise content for broadcast production

CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast production

CUFSOUA Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing.

Production requirements may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Interview purpose may include:

Audio recording equipment and accessories may include:

Identification may include:

Audio material may include:

Ambient sound may include:

Location may include:

System or software may include:

Software functions may include:

Appropriate format may include:

Documentation may include: