Unit Award Scheme

105652 VINYL DJING: BASICS (UNIT 2)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the names and functions of three controls or parts of vinyl DJ equipment, eg stylus, tone arm, platter, crossfader, pitch control, bass pot, RPM selector, start/stop button	Teacher completed itemised checklist
2	two safety concerns when using vinyl DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires do not create tripping hazards	Teacher completed itemised checklist
3	how many beats are in a bar of dance music	Teacher completed checklist
4	a definition of BPM and Tempo	Teacher completed itemised checklist
acquired an understanding of
5	what a musical phrase is	Teacher completed checklist
demonstrated the ability to
6	count to the pulse of music	Teacher completed checklist
7	use vinyl DJ equipment to confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones only	Teacher completed checklist
8	use vinyl DJ equipment to set a cue point on the first beat of a bar and phrase and start from this cue point following a musical count in	Teacher completed checklist
9	use the pitch/tempo fader and nudging on vinyl DJ equipment to match the tempo of two songs and produce a beat-matched fade mix which respects the phrasing of both songs.	Teacher completed checklist

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 February 2017Level - Level One