This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
sound mixer/technician
sound recordist.
Total number of units = 14 3 core units 7 Group A units 4 elective units 2 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification. No more than 3 Group A or Group B units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level. Core units
Group A units (specialist) Audio/sound
Industry context
Music composition
Music literacy
Post-production
Project management
Group B units Audio/sound
Construction
Creative process
Design process
Digital content and imaging
General maintenance
ICT support and use
Industry context
Information management and research
Occupational health and safety
Post-production
Relationship management
Rigging
Small and micro business
Sustainability
Workplace effectiveness
Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive: Sound mixer/technician Core units plus:
Sound recordist Core units plus:
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Qualification pathways.
Pathways into the qualification
CUS30109 Certificate III in Music
CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production
CUF30107 Certificate III in Media,
CUE30203 Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations), or
with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the music industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | using supportive and consultative processes effectively negotiating with clients or employers to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes clarifying needs and articulating business ideas to a range of family/community members researching, analysing, interpreting and reporting information reading, interpreting and clarifying written or verbal instructions drawing block diagrams of equipment and system setups clearly explaining/offering options about sound systems for a range of productions |
Teamwork | working effectively in a team environment sharing industry information with colleagues and peers forging effective relationships with internal and/or external people, and developing and maintaining these networks supervising the implementation of sound plans |
Problem-solving | calculating duration and capacity of recording media at various speeds and sample rates identifying and interpreting synchronisation time codes promptly and effectively rectifying sound defects, system failures and mechanical breakdowns calculating duration and capacity of media at various speeds and sample rates factoring in a range of costs when establishing fee structures |
Initiative and enterprise | planning for contingencies responding effectively to equipment or system malfunction and other unexpected events during productions being proactive in identifying and following through on work opportunities developing a strategic approach to maximising return from freelance activity balancing work and personal commitments |
Planning and organising | prioritising work tasks and establishing deadlines locating and using relevant sources of information in the context of preparing sound plans planning work to maximise cash flow establishing and maintaining personal financial and work record-keeping systems planning integration of new technologies into own professional work practices |
Self-management | identifying own obligations completing work according to contract terms and conditions making decisions within level of own responsibility seeking expert assistance when problems arise monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance |
Learning | seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice into own work performance using coaching and mentoring skills to provide support to colleagues keeping abreast of industry developments relevant to own area of work participating in professional development activities |
Technology | setting up and disassembling audio equipment for playback, mixing and recording in line with manufacturer manuals and OHS specifications working with a variety of sound-recording equipment identifying and rectifying equipment faults using the internet as a source of information using standard word processing, spreadsheet and database applications using information management skills to store and retrieve relevant documents |
