Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret information from system drawings equipment specifications and technical handbooks

liaise effectively with customersclients on the job including ability to communicate technical terminology

complete workplace documentation

work and communicate effectively as a team member including seeking advice and assistance with nonroutine equipment malfunction

planning and problem solving skills sufficient to

diagnose electronic faults in specified equipment and broadcast system

plan maintenance activities to cause minimum disruption to normal work flows

identify the benefits weaknesses and implications of different solutions to maintenance issues

plan for contingencies in the context of organising maintenance activities

propose maintenance solutions that are practicable and meet technical requirements

technical skills sufficient to

use hand and power tools and test equipment in a safe manner to undertake maintenance of broadcasting equipment and facilities

solder components

carry out measurements and adjustments such as amplitude and frequency response distortion noise performance phase timing bit error rate BER data network performance and mechanical performance

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret and record test measurement data

Required knowledge

features of test measurement equipment including

waveform monitor

peam program meter PPM

reference signals eg video or audio lineup signals

performance limitations of signal paths eg cliff effect

variations of test methods eg waveform display errors meter errors

effect of the measurement equipment itself on the measured system

television standards eg PAL NTSC SECAM digital

industry knowledge including

structure of the broadcasting industry

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the broadcasting industry

impact of technological changes on maintenance procedures

correct terminology eg symbols terminology and conventions used for electrical mechanical and electronic drawings and specifications

regulatory and industry standards relevant to field of work see range statement for examples

product knowledge eg manufacturer standards and specifications

sources of advice information and technical support

issues and challenges that arise in the context of maintaining broadcasting facilities and equipment

features and operational standards for enterprisespecific equipment and facilities eg

microphones eg types polar response characteristics electrical operation phantom powering applications in program making

amplifiers

loudspeakers eg electronic operation cabinet construction crossovers placement in studio environment

dynamic range eg compression principles expansion principles multiband compression noise reduction

analogue audio recorders

digital recording and replay systems

digital compression eg characteristics of different file formats

television cameras eg light splitting functions and operating principles of charge coupled devices CCDs signal processing luminance and colour difference signals PAL encoding triax theory

digitising video signals

video compression eg lossless and lossy intraframe and interframe characteristics of file formats

editing facilities and software applications

OHS requirements as they relate to maintenance operations eg protective clothing and personal safety systems safe isolation of equipment such as mechanical electricity gas air or fluids weight loading and manual handling

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 manufacturer specifications to diagnose and repair faults in either radio or television broadcasting facilities and equipment

ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision

efficient repair and maintenance of either radio or television broadcasting equipment and facilities according to enterprise requirements

ability to complete scheduled work on time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of equipment used in either radio or television broadcasting facilities

access to regulatory and industry standards

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 repairing or maintaining equipment

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

CUFBRTA Install or upgrade broadcasting equipment and facilities

CUFBRT401A Install or upgrade broadcasting equipment and facilities

CUFBRTA Ensure quality of broadcast output

CUFBRT403A Ensure quality of broadcast output

ICTTCC Locate and diagnose electronic faults

ICTTC101C Locate and diagnose electronic faults.

Diagnostic techniques may include:

Reference material may include:

Test equipment may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Repairs or maintenance may impact:

Maintenance may involve:

Equipment may include:

Regulatory and industry standards may include:

Performance tests may include:

Maintenance procedures may include: