Individuals at this job are responsible for setting-up/ disassembling sound equipment, aligning sound systems and capturing sounds as per production requirements, largely under supervision.
Personal Attributes:-
This job requires the individual to know basic principles of sound and acoustics. The individual must be well-versed with the features and handling specifications of sound equipment to be able to operate them effectively during shoots/audio programmes. The individual must be able to place/move equipment appropriately to ensure that the sound captured meets expected quality standards, largely under supervision. In case of live shoots, the individual must know how to operate the boom mic to capture sound/dialogue unobtrusively with regard to the positioning of the camera/lighting.
Set-up, maintain and disassemble sound equipment
Preparing and arranging sound equipment and accessories:-
be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to PC1. set-up, operate and disassemble sound equipment and accessories in accordance with requirements and recording schedules and under supervision of the sound supervisor PC2. conduct preliminary tests and technical run-throughs to ensure equipment is in working order (e.g. infiltration from an outdoor recording) PC3. fit microphones to contributors (artists, performers, field reporters, commentators etc.) in a way that optimizes sound input
Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the quality and creative standards expected from the end-products and the various forms they take KA2. the production/recording dates to ensure the equipment is set up in advance KA3. the planned layout of sound equipment, including the various origin and destination points KA4. the noise floor of the equipment being used
Writing Skills:- The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. document the need for sound equipment repair, replacement or any special requirement SA2. label and demarcate sound equipment, where required
Reading Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read recording schedules to ensure that equipment is set-up and ready for use in accordance with timelines SA4. read and understand relevant sound documentation including cue sheets, creative and technical specifications SA5. read users manuals, handling specifications and safety considerations to aid the correct use and handling of sound equipment
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA6. collaborate with sound supervisors to understand creative and technical requirements, and the planned layout of sound equipment SA7. collaborate with sound supervisors to assess the studio/location properties and determine the adequacy and suitability of sound equipment/accessories SA8. conduct technical run-throughs for sound supervisors, recordists and boom operators to ensure equipment is ready to use SA9. communicate effectively the correct use of the microphone to contributors including artists, performers, field reporters and commentators
Professional Skills Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. plan own work according to the requirements and agreed timelines SB2. ensure that equipment repair/replacement is carried out prior to the recording dates
Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. identify any problems/faults in the equipment that could impede the successful execution of recordings, and resolve them in consultation with the sound engineers and the production team
Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. determine the impact of the chosen sound equipment on the production and post-production requirements of sound Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. check that the equipment selected meets project requirements
Align the sound system
Description :
This OS unit is about aligning the sound systems prior to use in the production. Scope This unit/task covers the following: matching the interfaces between source and destination level, impedance, polarity and format, and when needed, synchronization.
Matching the interfaces between source and destination level, impedance, polarity and format, and when needed, synchronization:- To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: (The below activities are expected to be performed under supervision. However, small projects/ routine activities may be performed independently) PC1. ensure that interfaces between source and destination are matched in level, impedance, polarity and format PC2. route the test signal to the correct signal path to enable alignment of the system PC3. confirm that the level of test signal is correct for that application PC4. produce test signals which bear the expected phase relationship to each other PC5. correctly identify the origin of the received test signals PC6. assess the test signal accurately for variations in level, phase, and frequency and response, and log them accurately
Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the quality and creative standards expected from the end-products and the various forms they take KA2. relevant production dates and timelines, where appropriate
Technical Knowledge: The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. basic principles of sound, acoustics and equipment signal flow KB2. how to operate a range of sound equipment with regard to electrical and mechanical safety considerations KB3. how to operate outdoor (boom mic) and cordless (wireless communication) sound equipment. KB4. how to test sound equipment, identify issues/interferences and carry out adjustments in accordance with requirements KB5. the features and handling specifications of microphones w.r.t. moisture, background sound, optimum placement and polarity KB6. how to use different types of test signals and identifying codes
Writing Skills: The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. document the requirements for sound alignment, where required
Reading Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read recording schedules to ensure that testing, alignment etc. occurs in accordance with timelines SA3. read and understand relevant sound documentation including cue sheets, creative and technical specifications SA4. read users manuals, handling specifications and safety considerations to aid the correct use and handling of sound equipment
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. collaborate with sound supervisors to understand creative and technical requirements, and production requirements
Professional Skills Plan and Organize:- The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. plan work according to the requirements and agreed timelines
Problem Solving :- The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. identify any problems/faults in the equipment that could impede the successful execution of sound alignment, and resolve them in consultation with the sound engineers and the production team
Decision making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. select the equipment that will be used throughout the duration of the project Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. check that your own work meets project requirements
Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. have a keen eye for detail and maintain an aesthetic sense towards the final output
Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. have precise attention to all the details while using different instruments
Writing Skills: The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. document positions and movements to help maneuver the boom/microphone smoothly during recordings/shoots/retakes
Reading Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read the script and understand the artist’s movements to define the appropriate positioning for the microphone SA3. keep up-to-date and knowledgeable about the latest equipment
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. understand sound requirements and quality expectations from the Sound Supervisor SA5. liaise with the camera and lighting team to help define the correct positioning and movement of the boom/microphones SA6. communicate effectively with contributors
Professional Skills Plan and Organize : The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. plan the movement of the boom/microphone to optimise sound input
Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. anticipate obstructions/issues with the movement of the boom/microphone and resolve them proactively SB3. identify disturbances that may arise during sound capturing and make arrangements to mitigate/eliminate them
Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. appraise the quality of the captured sound w.r.t. the expected quality standards for the production
Decision making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. manage decision on suitable course of action to meet creative and technical project requirements
Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. check that the sound captured meets customer/project requirements
Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. have a keen eye for detail and maintain an aesthetic sense towards the final output
Guidelines for Assessment:
1: Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2 :The assessment for the theory & Practical part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the AA and approved by SSC.
3:Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)
4:Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria.
5: To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively (Theory and Practical).
6:In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack
