Required skills

communication and organisational skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg editors directors station managers

understand and carry out instructions

complete relevant workplace documentation

use intercom and talkback facilities during operations

technical skills sufficient to

check and operate specific recording equipment

handle video materials safely

use computer systems to capture record and convert material for broadcast and for other purposes such as EDLs DLS time codes

judge picturetosound synchronisation

undertake basic maintenance of recording devices eg cleaning of tape path and functional testing

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

undertake a range of routine administrative and clerical duties

interpret equipment specifications

interpret production schedules scripts running sheets

accurately record timings and durations of production components

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

empathy with artistic and technical elements of productions

broadcast terminology

basic understanding of the characteristics of television standards PAL NTSC SECAM

compression codecs and encoders

relevant file management protocols across a range of operating systems

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

video material prepared for broadcast that

demonstrates an ability to judge picturetosound synchronisation

meets production requirements

collaborative approach to work

ability to work to deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the preparation of a range of video material for television transmission

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 video material prepared for transmission by the candidate

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

CUFGMTA Repair and maintain production equipment

CUFGMT301A Repair and maintain production equipment

CUFPOSA Perform basic vision and sound editing

CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing.

Production personnel may include:

Documentation may include:

Treatment of source materials may include:

Source materials may include:

Equipment may include:

Faults may include:

Destination media may include:

Equipment signals may include:

Converter parameters may include:

Conversions may include:

Formats may include:

Time codes may include:

Transfers and recordings may include:

Quality and technical requirements may include: