Required skills

communication and organisational skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg directors producers

understand and carry out instructions as required

prepare relevant documentation and production information

technical skills sufficient to

digitise prerecorded content eg film analogue video

convert source material from one file format to another eg NTSC to PAL

judge picturetosound synchronisation

operate telecine equipment including checking that it is working to specifications

undertake basic maintenance of equipment eg cleaning of film and tape paths

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 instructions and other relevant documentation eg equipment specifications

interpret basic calculations eg aspect ratios frame rates

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

sound understanding of the characteristics of television standards eg PAL NTSC SECAM

basic understanding of television broadcast systems and transmission facilities

sources of advice information and technical support

nature function and limitations of video recording equipment and materials

nature and purpose of test signals

selection of tape types

broadcast terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of transferring film to digital formats

concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality

film library procedures and protocols

film and tapedisk handling and care methodologies

compression codecs and encoders

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

correct interpretation of production schedulesinstructions

efficient operation of telecine equipment

ability to judge picturetosound synchronisation

ability to assess colour corrections

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the transfer of film to digital formats

access to material to be prepared for broadcast

access to telecine equipment

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 film material transferred to digital formats by the candidate to determine whether it meets production requirements

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 Coordinate television transmission operations

CUFBRD401A Coordinate television transmission operations

CUFPOSA Edit screen content for fast turnaround

CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround

CUFPOSA Colour grade moving images

CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images.

Film may include:

Telecine equipment and ancillaries may include:

Media may include:

Cleaning techniques may be:

Faults may include:

Destination equipment may include:

Aspect ratios and signals may include:

Frame may include:

Production personnel may include:

Technical issues may include:

Documentation may include: