Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret information from system drawings equipment specifications and technical handbooks

complete workplace documentation

work and communicate effectively as a team member including team leadership

planning and problem solving skills sufficient to

diagnose faults in specified equipment and broadcast system

plan operational aspects of outside broadcasts including contingency planning

technical skills sufficient to

use test equipment in a safe manner

operate equipment in a specified outside broadcast vehiclefacility

connect and monitor performance of link between OB point and program centre

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret and record test measurement data

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of the broadcasting industry

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the broadcasting industry

impact of technological changes on outside broadcast operations

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 coordinating outside broadcasts

features and operational standards for enterprisespecific outside broadcasting equipment facilities and systems

welldeveloped understanding of the features of communication links used in OB operations

television standards eg PAL NTSC SECAM digital

OHS requirements as they relate to outside broadcast operations eg RF awareness working safely with electrical tools and equipment

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 setup and operation of outside broadcasts for either radio or television

effective team leadership abilities

efficient organisation and coordination of outside broadcasts

ability to meet production deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to either radio or television outside broadcasting facilities

coordination of outside broadcasts on at least three occasions

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 setting up and monitoring technical operations for an outside broadcast

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 Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment

CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment

CUFBRTA Ensure quality of broadcast output

CUFBRT403A Ensure quality of broadcast output.

Relevant personnel may include:

Outside broadcasts may be required for:

Equipment may include:

Links may include:

Potential problems may include:

Power may include:

Testing may include:

Regulatory and industry standards may include:

Protocols may include:

Problems with the quality of signal may be related to: