School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Manage audio operations for outdoor events
  • Unit Code

    CUASOU501
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    60
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events where factors such as weather conditions can significantly affect operations. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of sound at productions and events held outdoors. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • Plan audio for outdoor events
  • Install audio systems for outdoor events
  • Monitor outdoor audio operations

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: Develop specifications for audio systems that meet production requirements in an outdoor setting on at least two occasions. Manage the installation and operation of audio operations for outdoor events on at least two occasions. Work collaboratively. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Explain how delay is applied in audio systems to deal with the speed of sound. Provide examples of health and safety issues and hazards associated with operating audio equipment outdoors, and suggest ways of responding to them. Explain legal, regulatory and environmental issues that impact on operating audio in outdoor venues. Explain the impact of different types of outdoor sites on electricity. Provide examples of issues and challenges that typically arise when managing audio operations for outdoor events, along with strategies for addressing them.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a live performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to an outdoor venue and audio and staging equipment suitable for outdoor use. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Manage audio operations for outdoor events
  • Unit Code

    CUASOU501
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    60
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events where factors such as weather conditions can significantly affect operations. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of sound at productions and events held outdoors. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • Plan audio for outdoor events
  • Install audio systems for outdoor events
  • Monitor outdoor audio operations

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: Develop specifications for audio systems that meet production requirements in an outdoor setting on at least two occasions. Manage the installation and operation of audio operations for outdoor events on at least two occasions. Work collaboratively. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Explain how delay is applied in audio systems to deal with the speed of sound. Provide examples of health and safety issues and hazards associated with operating audio equipment outdoors, and suggest ways of responding to them. Explain legal, regulatory and environmental issues that impact on operating audio in outdoor venues. Explain the impact of different types of outdoor sites on electricity. Provide examples of issues and challenges that typically arise when managing audio operations for outdoor events, along with strategies for addressing them.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a live performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to an outdoor venue and audio and staging equipment suitable for outdoor use. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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