DJing Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/504/8032
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know what constitutes a D.J. rig.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the main components of a D.J. rig.
  • 1.2
    Outline the function of the main components.
2

Know how to set up a D.J. rig safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify health and safety issues associated with the set-up of a D.J. rig.
  • 2.2
    Describe ways of minimising risks to health and safety when setting up a D.J. rig.
3

Set up a DJ rig safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Follow instructions to set up the main elements of a D.J. rig, observing health and safety procedures.
4

Be able to use headphones and turntable.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Use headphones to monitor second record in order to set up a mix.
  • 4.2
    Drop in second record, keeping the beats together.
  • 4.3
    Line up tracks or operate tone arm and pitch control.
  • 4.4
    Manually adjust revolution of the records to keep beats synchronised.