Introduction to Live Sound
The Introduction to Live Sound Course is of six days duration and trains AABC and RAN personnel in the skills and knowledge to operate in service PA systems.
Units of Competency
1.0 Specify Sound Systems
1.1 Establish brief for sound system
1.2 Produce a sound plan
1.3 Liaise with others to implement a sound plan
2.0 Install, Align and Test Sound Equipment
2.1 Determine sound equipment requirements
2.2 Prepare for installation of sound equipment
2.3 Install sound equipment
2.4 Align sound equipment
2.5 Test sound equipment
2.6 Ensure mechanical safety throughout installation
3.0 Operate Sound Mixing Console
3.1 Prepare sound mixing console for operation
3.2 Operate a console during production
3.3 Monitor technical quality during production
3.4 Complete work operations
4.0 Repair and Maintain Sound Equipment
4.1 Repair sound equipment
4.2 Maintain sound equipment
5.0 Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures in the Music Industry
5.1 Maintain sound equipment
5.2 Deal with emergency situations
5.3 Maintain personal safety standards
5.4 Provide feedback on health, safety and security
Introduction to Studio Recording
The Introduction to Studio Recording Course is of five days duration and trains RAN and AABC personnel in the skills and knowledge to work in a recording studio environment.
Units of Competency
6.0 Record Sound
6.1 Prepare to record sound
6.2 Record sound
7.0 Edit Sound Using Digital Systems
7.1 Determine production requirements
7.2 Prepare equipment for digital audio editing
7.3 Locate and mark edit points
7.4 Perform and assess edit
8.0 Mix Sound Sources
8.1 Evaluate and optimise the sound sources
8.2 Mix sound sources
8.3 Evaluate and obtain endorsement from relevant personnel
Drum Major Course
The Drum Major Course is of 14 days duration and is designed to prepare JNCOs to rehearse and lead a military band on parade for service and state ceremonial occasions.
Units of Competency
1.0 Display Knowledge of Ceremonial Procedures, Service Traditions and Protocol
1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of definition, symbols and parade formats
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of music salutes
1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of regimental and corps marches
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the Beating of the Retreat
1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of military funerals
1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of a United Drum Head service
1.7 Demonstrate knowledge of the Freedom of Entry
1.8 Demonstrate knowledge of the Order of Ceremony - ANZAC Day
1.9 Demonstrate knowledge of colours
2.0 Perform as a Drum Major
2.1 Demonstrate attention, stand at ease and the carry position
2.2 Demonstrate halting in slow and quick time
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of cease playing and complete cut out signal
2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of prepare to play signal
2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of step-off - playing in slow and quick time
2.6 Demonstrate knowledge of forward from mark time in slow and quick time
2.7 Demonstrate knowledge of mark time in slow and quick time
2.8 Demonstrate wheeling - left and right
2.9 Demonstrate the counter-march
2.10 Demonstrate decrease and increase frontage
2.11 Demonstrate knowledge of saluting at the halt and on the march
3.0 Design a Marching Display
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of a marching display
3.2 Plan and rehearse the marching display
3.3 Execute a marching display