Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with operational production and client personnel

deliver clear and viable communications between disparate centres and personnel including the effective use of twoway communication devices

demonstrate flexibility and reliability

work collaboratively in a team environment

liaise with relevant satellite and landbased service providers

technical skills sufficient to

operate computer hardware and software in the context of transferring files between servers archiving broadcast material and completing routine workplace documentation

achieve accurate timing of switches and feeds

assess quality of audio or vision signals and sources

judge picturetosound synchronisation television only

use communication systems to send and receive messages efficiently and effectively

operate basic transmission control equipment

problem solving skills sufficient to

check equipment is working to specifications

identify problems and faults in equipment

arrange basic maintenance requirements eg functional testing

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

compile and interpret transmission schedules and information

interpret equipment specifications

produce fault reports as required

implement timings and switches according to transmission schedules

accurately record durations of incoming and recorded source materials

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in broadcast operations and production

types of programs eg prerecorded live commercials sponsorship announcements

sources of advice information and technical support

basic understanding of

radio or television delivery methods cable terrestrial microwave satellite

satellite delivery systems eg earth stations uplinks and downlinks transponders satellite receiving dishes satellite footprints

the features and capabilities of radio or television broadcasting facilities and equipment

characteristics of television standards PAL NTSC SECAM television only

familiarity with specific transmission operating equipment in use

broadcast terminology

OHS standards as they apply to working in broadcast operations

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential in either a television or radio context

effective verbal communication with a range of individuals including effective use of talkbackintercom communication devices

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

ability to work to deadlines

television eg

effective quality checking of vision and audio feeds

ability to judge picture and sound distortion

radio eg

effective quality checking of audio feeds

ability to judge sound distortion

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the monitoring of incoming and outgoing signals in a basic broadcast transmission facility on more than one occasion

access to material to be prepared for broadcast

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of material prepared for transmission by the candidate

observation of the candidate monitoring incoming and outgoing signals in a basic broadcast transmission facility

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFBRDA Prepare video material for television transmission

CUFBRD303A Prepare video material for television transmission

CUFPOSA Perform basic vision and sound editing

CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing.

Operational and production personnel may include:

Resources may include:

Feeds may include:

Equipment may include:

Documentation may be:

Signals may include:

Conversion may include:

Signal parameters may include:

Breaks may include:

Production requirements may include:

Transmission sources may include:

Faults may include:

Feed providers may include: