Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify recording requirements

1.1 Discuss production documentation and requirements with relevant people to determine scope of sound recording operations

1.2 Plan sound recording operations according to production documentation

1.3 Organise script extracts for sound recordists as required

1.4 Visit all locations to identify problems that may arise during sound recording operations and plan accordingly

1.5 Prepare work plan as required, and brief relevant people accordingly

1.6 Check that selected sound equipment and accessories meet production requirements

2. Prepare for location recording operations

2.1 Confirm with relevant people that appropriate sound equipment, accessories and consumables are available and in working order prior to shoot

2.2 Liaise with relevant people to confirm planned recordings meet post-production requirements

2.3 Confirm sound equipment and accessories are rigged according to safety, technical and production requirements

3. Monitor sound recording operations on location

3.1 Determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording dialogue and sound effects during technical run throughs and rehearsals

3.2 Supervise recording and advise sound recordists as required

3.3 Monitor quality of recorded sound and request additional recordings as required

3.4 Confirm sound recordings are backed up regularly to counteract equipment malfunction

4. Finalise sound recording operations

4.1 Confirm sound recordings, master and backup copies meet production and organisational requirements

4.2 Confirm equipment and accessories are de-rigged and work environment is cleaned according to safety and production requirements

4.3 Provide feedback to production team members as required

4.4 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.3

• Recognises and interprets textual information from scripts and production documentation to determine requirements

Writing

1.2, 1.5

• Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3

• Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas/solutions using language and features appropriate to context
• Uses listening skills to assess quality of recordings

Navigate the world of work

2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Follows organisational protocols and procedures for safety and production purposes

Interact with others

1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.3

• Collaborates and advises others to achieve joint production outcomes

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1

• Plans and prioritises a range of complex tasks, including contingencies, to achieve goals efficiently
• Uses initiative to anticipate and address problems
• Makes decisions that impact on production outcomes
• Uses familiar digital systems and tools to access information relevant to role

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASOU411 Coordinate sound recording operations on location

CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Title changed.

Minor edits to clarify intent.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.