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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Use delay to create repeat and echo effects 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114535  Use delay to create repeat and echo effects 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music Industry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Music 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  7 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The purpose of this unit standard is to enable learners to use sound delay techniques with specific types of equipment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners should have attained the outcomes of NQF Level 3 outcomes regarding mathematics, literacy, computers and music in the Further Education and Training (FET) Band, before embarking on learning towards this Unit Standard (since this Unit Standard builds on these competencies). Life Skills level 2 is recommended. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • DELAY TIME 0.1 - 1000.0ms
  • FEEDBACK GAIN - 99% to +99%
  • FEEDBACK DELAY 0.1 - 1000.0ms
  • INITIAL DELAY 0.1 - 320.0ms
  • LOW PASS FILTER CUT OFF FREQUENCY 1.0kHz - THRU
  • HIGH PASS FILTER CUT OFF FREQUENCY THRU - 8.0kHz
  • OUTPUT LEVEL -100 to +100

    Three methods of creating a delay or echo effect is to be mastered. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and evaluate equipment used for delay effects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Input signal gain control is identified and evaluated to ensure attainment of required levels 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pre-set selection is identified and evaluated to ensure required sound 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Output gain control is identified and evaluated to determine level 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Delay time control is identified and evaluated to determine the time between delays 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Feedback gain is identified and evaluated to determine the number of delay repeats 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    High pass and low pass filters are identified and evaluated to determine frequency cut-offs 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select specified delay effect types to produce required sound. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A mono delay is selected appropriate to required repeated delays 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vocal doubling effect is selected for required voicing simulation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A common echo is selected to simulate the required effects 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Stereo delay with independent delay time parameters is selected to create rhythmic delays 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stereo delay with automatic panning is selected to create a moving stereo image 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Cross delay is selected to create a moving stereo image 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply delay to sound source in preparation for required production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sound source is ensured by receiving sound source at delay unit input 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Presence of delay is ensured by monitoring delay output 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Send source is applied with auxiliary controls to send signal to delay unit to ensure signal flow 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sound source is returned via master auxiliary return controls with delay signal effect to ensure signal flow 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Delay effects are applied to microphone inputs to ensure a wet signal 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Delay effects are applied to line inputs to ensure a wet signal 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Create a delay or echo effect according to production requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Digital delays are created in accordance with requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Echo effects are created in accordance with requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Playback speed of analogue tape is adjusted to achieve required effect 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A series of delays are created using sample copy and paste to simulate delays or echo effects 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Evaluate and edit delay signal to a specified production tempo. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Repeated delays are achieved by applying feedback gains 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Output levels of delays are set to required levels3. Delay times for right and left channels are set to specified tempo 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Initial delay between the direct sound and early reflections are adjusted to a specified tempo, creating a rhythmic delay 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The texture of the delay signal from the source is changed by applying equalisation to the return delay signal 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Delay times for right and left channels are set to specified tempo 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic sound engineering concepts, acoustics, psychoacoustic simulation, equipment types, specifications and terminology
  • Basic editing and fault finding techniques
  • First aid level 3
  • Fire safety regulations 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when identifying and evaluating equipment used for delay effects 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management when creating repeat and echo effects in general 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information when evaluating and editing delay signals to a specified production tempo 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate basic technological competence when creating repeat and echo effects in general 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand contextual world-systems when selecting delay effect for required sound 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  67462   Further Education and Training Certificate: Music Industry: Sound Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD 
    2. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    3. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    4. Q-NOTE DIGITAL MUSIC ACADEMY 
    5. Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd 


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