Required skills

communication 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 in plain English

complete workplace documentation

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

planning and problem solving skills sufficient to

diagnose electronic faults in specified equipment and broadcast systems

plan maintenance activities to cause minimum disruption to normal work flows

technical skills sufficient to

use test equipment in a safe manner to undertake regular monitoring of broadcasting equipment and facilities

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

adjust sync timing and subcarrier phasing

adjust signal timing for analogue components

judge quality of sound andor vision output

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

light human vision and colourimetry

visible light and its position within the electromagnetic spectrum

structure and function of the human eye

human vision and the ability to perceive motion from a series of still images

colourimetry and the television system

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

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 facilities and systems eg

audio transmission systems eg basic radio systems AMFM transmission FM VHF transmission digital radio streaming audio

television transmission systems eg analogue digital multichannelling and high definition

aspect ratios eg aspect ratio converters ARCs widescreen signalling WSS and aspect format descriptors AFD codes

signal routing system eg principles of signal routing network switching source selection in the radio environment network routing systems timed switching systems

serverbased audio systems

audio mixing systems eg analogue onair mixing systems analogue production mixing consoles digital onair mixing systems digital production mixing systems digital production environments

television standards eg PAL NTSC SECAM digital

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 maintain audio andor image quality

ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision

efficient monitoring of performance and quality of either radio or television broadcast systems 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 monitoring the quality and performance of broadcasting equipment or systems

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 Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment

CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment

ICTTCC Locate and diagnose electronic faults

ICTTC101C Locate and diagnose electronic faults

UEENEEHA Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems

UEENEEH080A Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems.

Broadcasting equipment may include:

Signal source may be:

Relevant personnel may include:

Faults in performance and condition of equipment may include:

Broadcast systems may include:

Documentation may include:

Methods and procedures may include:

Test equipment may include:

Broadcast outputs may relate to:

Monitoring equipment may include:

Regulatory and industry standards may include: