CUASOU413 — Manage audio system control networks

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What an assessment for CUASOU413 must cover

53 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine audio network requirements

1.1Establish system requirements in consultation with required personnel and with reference to production documentation
1.2Investigate and determine capabilities of available system resources
1.3Draw system flow charts according to requirements
1.4Allocate audio stage boxes where analogue audio is required
1.5Determine audio schedules and allow for pre-set system configurations and dynamic system changes
1.6Discuss and finalise plans for audio system control networks that meet production requirements and timelines

2 Test and commission network

2.1Assemble hardware components and network topography according to system requirements and safety procedures
2.2Complete interface with analogue audio as required
2.3Test network topography and resources to confirm functionality meets requirements
2.4Commission analogue audio components according to requirements
2.5Activate and implement all DSP system pre-sets

3 Monitor network

3.1Crosscheck performance of amplifiers and loudspeakers according to DSP system assignments
3.2Apply knowledge of data interfacing and protocols to work activities
3.3Identify problems with network and resolve them or report to required personnel as required
3.4Evaluate effectiveness of audio network operations and note areas for future improvement in consultation with required personnel

Performance evidence

configure and manage audio networks that meet production requirements on at least two different occasions
finalise plans for audio system control network that meet requirements and timelines
test, commission and identify problems with audio system control network, taking action or reporting to required personnel as required
follow workplace protocols and safety procedures during set up and monitoring networks
work collaboratively with required personnel
evaluate effectiveness of audio network operations in consultation with required personnel

Knowledge evidence

key factors, purpose and procedures relating to industry terminology:
internet protocol (IP) networking
digital audio consoles
basic digital signal processing
wireless sound technologies
auxiliary control interfaces
appliance testing, repair and maintenance
moving fader automation
lithium polymer (LiPo), alkaline and other applicable batteries
cable rolling
signal flow operation and delivery
show-based protocols and control mediums
key features of systems used to control audio
terminology and definitions related to digital systems and network control
relationship between cues and control networks
difference between analogue and digital forms of control and switching
concepts and procedures associated with data interfacing:
basic network protocols
communications
interfacing with common computer operating systems
network distribution
network topologies
transmission
proprietary audio transmission protocols and other kinds of full bandwidth audio transmission topologies

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Uses numerical features of audio equipment
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions related to audio operations
Reading: Obtains information from different written sources
Teamwork: Confirms requirements and completes tasks in collaboration with others Follows required communication practices and protocols
Initiative and enterprise: Meets work deadlines Assesses information about audio system control networks and devises to meet audio network requirements for productions Applies knowledge of audio concepts and principles to management of audio system control networks
Problem solving: Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing problems that arise in audio operations Adopts methodical and logical approach to establishing, testing and monitoring audio system control networks
Self-management: Follows workplace protocols and safety procedures
Technology: Controls wiring and audio routing options for distributed audio control systems Uses required software to prepare audio production documentation

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU413 need to cover?

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