Live Sound Production Course
CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production
The Live Sound Production course is a highly practical and intensive short course that provides an introduction to the fundamentals of live sound engineering and production. The course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge of live sound including sound system set up and tuning, microphone placement, monitoring systems, signal processing and effects, basic mixing techniques, signal flow and troubleshooting techniques, as well as workplace safety and equipment maintenance. Classes are held within a fun and interactive learning environment that aims to build fundamental technical and collaborative skills in live sound production.
SAE Institute's Live Sound course is ideal if:
- You want an introduction to sound engineering
- You want an introduction to live sound production and mixing
- You are a current professional seeking certification or a qualification
- You are looking to redirect your current career path
Qualification
- Certificate III in Technical Production
NTIS Code: CUS30209 - Graduates from the LSP short course may receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards our Bachelor of Audio Production degree as part of the Vocational Education Training pathways scheme.
Duration
- 14 weeks part time
- 10 Hours/wk* (140 hrs total)
Sector
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Entry Requirements
- 16 years of age prior to commencement of the course
or - On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the course.
Available at
- Adelaide - SA
- Brisbane - QLD
- Byron Bay - NSW
Career Options:
- Live sound assistant
- Assistant sound mixer
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au
Course Outline
Practical Component
A live sound engineer is dedicated to producing the ultimate artistic balance in sound and delivering it to the audience with their technical aptitude – a specialist talent that has become increasingly in-demand within the rapidly expanding entertainment industry. The course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge of live sound including sound system set up and tuning, microphone placement, monitoring systems, signal processing and effects, basic mixing techniques, signal flow and troubleshooting techniques, as well as workplace safety and equipment maintenance. You will be practicing and developing your skills using modern PA equipment, including digital mixing consoles, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers, speakers and in-ear monitoring systems.
Theoretical Component
This course also provides a theoretical foundation to the practical skills you develop. You will learn about the fundamental principles of sound as well as developing an understanding of the equipment that you use in the practical sessions. In addition, you will learn about the live music industry itself and the opportunities it affords, as well as how to work safely as part of a team. With this combination of theory and practical instruction, this course gives you the grounding to get your start in the live sound industry.
Course Competences
Core Units:
- BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
- CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning
- CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge
- CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
Specialist Units:
- CUESOU01C Repair and maintain audio equipment
- CUESOU09B Manage and compile audio replay material
- CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities
- CUESOU03C Operate professional audio equipment
Elective Units:
- CUESOU08B Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources
- CUSSOU301A Provide sound reinforcement
- CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment
*Elective competencies may be subject to change. Please check with your chosen campus prior to commencement of your course.
