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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Explore the potential of technology-based equipment
  2. Maintain and care for equipment
  3. Use music technology to enhance performance

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

follow written and verbal instructions

understand information in equipment user guides

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

plan own practice time and setskilldevelopment goals

learning skills in the context of improving skills through practice

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of using technologybased equipment to produce sounds in a variety of ways

technical skills in the context of using music technology to perform and record music at a basic level

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

ways in which technology can be used to perform and record music

features of standard technologybased equipment and related software

musical terminology

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using music technology

Evidence Required

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 ability to

record reproduce and perform music competently using technologybased equipment

respond positively to constructive feedback on own skill development in relation to incorporating music technology into performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to technologybased equipment and related software

access to at least one form of outboard equipment linked to a computer or other technologybased equipment

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation or video recordings of candidate using technologybased equipment in practice sessions or performances

testimonial from individual tutors

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge as listed in the required 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

CUSMCPA Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media

CUSMCP303A Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media

CUSMLTA Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSMLT201A Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSMPFA Play or sing simple musical pieces

CUSMPF201A Play or sing simple musical pieces.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate personnel may include:

musical director

performer

mentor

teacher

coach

tutor

sound technician.

Sounds to be reproduced may include:

individual instruments

groups of instruments

instrumental sounds or sequences from MIDI devices, software programs or other devices.

Outboard equipment may include:

lights

effects, such as:

delay

reverbs

harmoniser

personal computer (e.g. PowerPoint files)

audiovisual

video.