Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

liaise with a wide range of operational production and client personnel

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

negotiate solutions to problems and conflicts

manage a team of operational personnel

selfmanagement and planning skills in the context of

working under pressure and to tight deadlines

scheduling and planning complex transmission activities

managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

addressing and solving problems in a timely and collaborative manner

technical skills sufficient to

operate specific master control operating equipment

achieve accurate timing of switches and feeds

assess quality of audio and vision signals and sources

judge picturetosound synchronisation

check equipment is working to specifications

diagnose problems and faults in equipment and undertake basic maintenance requirements eg functional testing

initiative and enterprise in the context of demonstrating

original and innovative approaches in the use and organisation of transmission facilities

flexibility and reliability

learning skills in the context of keeping up to date with technological changes affecting master control operations

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret written and computerised information eg schedules resource allocation

complete workplace documentation and reports

interpret and manage allocated budgets

note calculate and implement specific timings for transmissions and production needs

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 DVB

sound understanding of radio or television broadcast systems and transmission facilities

sound understanding of the features and capabilities of satellite delivery equipment earth stations uplinks transponders satellite receiving dishes satellite footprints

sound understanding of radio or television delivery methods cable terrestrial microwave satellite

understanding of technical and artistic elements involved in production

sources of advice information and technical support

issues and challenges that arise in the context of operating complex master control facilities

concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality

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 transmission schedules

accurate and timely switching of feeds according to production and transmission requirements

ability to check quality of vision andor sound feeds

collaborative approach to work including the ability to supervise team members

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through directing incoming and outgoing signals according to real or simulated schedules

access to a range of complex master control equipment used in 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

observation of the candidate operating master control in a largescale or network broadcast 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

BSBWORA Ensure team effectiveness

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness.

Production and transmission requirements may include:

Operational and production personnel may include:

Feeds may include:

Equipment may include:

Signals may include:

Conversion may include:

Documentation may include:

Faults and problems may include:

Feed providers may include:

Transmission and production destinations may include: