Required skills

communication and organisational skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg technical operators directors producers

supervise effectively members of a video operations team

plan and schedule relevant aspects of video processes

organise television and interactive media content logically and accurately

utilise relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

technical skills sufficient to

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

work in both nonlinear and linear configurations

identify aspect ratio

judge picturetosound synchronisation

check and test that equipment is working to specifications

use intercom and twoway communication devices to send and receive messages efficiently and effectively

initiative and enterprise in the context of achieving creative outcomes within technical constraints

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret scripts and other relevant documentation

prepare and write reports

document log and file source and recordededited materials

implement and record time codes and copies

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in broadcast operations and production

understanding of the characteristics of television standards egPAL NTSCSECAM

basic understanding of television broadcast systems and transmission facilities

nature function and limitations of video recording equipment and materials

nature and purpose of test signals and selection of tape types

sources of advice information and technical support

broadcast terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of coordinating television transmission operations

concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality

video library procedures and protocols

tape handling and care methodologies

compression codecs and encoders

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

efficient capturing of material for broadcast

ability to monitor quality of audio and video feeds according to production requirements

collaborative approach to work including effective team leadership

correct interpretation of production schedulesinstructions

ability to judge picturetosound synchronisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the coordination of television transmission operations

access to material to be prepared for broadcast

access to broadcasting facilities

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 selection of material prepared for transmission by the candidate

observation of the candidate coordinating transmission operations on the job

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 Vision mix television productions

CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions

CUFBRDA Transfer film to digital formats

CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats

CUFPOSA Edit screen content for fast turnaround

CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround.

Relevant production personnel may include:

Production and transmission requirements may include:

Documentation may include:

Productions may include:

Time codes may include:

Equipment may include:

Video formats may include:

Conversion may include:

Source materials may include:

Recording protocols may include:

Faults may include:

Feeds may include:

Consumables may include: