Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret information from system drawings equipment specifications and technical handbooks

liaise effectively with customersclients including ability to communicate technical terminology in plain English

prepare detailed design documentation and specifications in relation to broadcasting facilities

present design ideas for discussion and feedback from clients and team members

participate in negotiations about design solutions with clients and team members

planning and problem solving skills sufficient to

research equipment and other options relevant to the design of broadcasting facilities and evaluate their suitability for specified design projects

identify the benefits weaknesses and implications of different design solutions

plan for contingencies in the context of designing broadcasting facilities

propose design and installation solutions that are practicable and meet technical requirements

initiative and enterprise in the context of

generating innovative ideas for the design of broadcasting facilities that meet or exceed client expectations

thinking laterally when developing concepts

maintaining design integrity

taking aesthetic and ergonomic considerations into account when designing broadcasting facilities

numeracy skills sufficient to

take detailed measurements when preparing design documentation

interpret budgets and prepare costings

technical skills sufficient to

produce technical drawings to support design concepts and plans

use standard word processing spreadsheet databases and presentation software applications

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 and contractors in the broadcasting industry

impact of technological changes on design installation and maintenance of broadcasting equipment and facilities

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 designing broadcasting facilities

television standards eg PAL NTSC SECAM digital

formats and techniques for documenting the design of broadcasting facilities including the level of detail required

principles and techniques of design in relation to broadcasting facilities

familiarity with current engineering and construction processes used to install broadcasting facilities

basic understanding of network operations and transmission facilities sufficient to ensure that design plans take these factors into account

OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to the design and safe installation of broadcasting facilities

copyright legislation and regulations in relation to the protection of designs

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

collaborative development of design plans for broadcasting facilities that

meet client requirements

take account of budgetary and resource constraints

demonstrate attention to detail

knowledge of the regulatory environment in relation to the design and installation of broadcasting facilities

effective verbal and written communication skills

knowledge and application of research techniques in relation to designing and planning the installation of broadcasting facilities

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the design of broadcasting facilities for at least two projectsclients

access to enterprisesorganisations that require the design of 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

evaluation of designs for broadcasting facilities documented by the candidate and their quality in terms of meeting project requirements

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies to assess ability to develop designs for different types of broadcasting facilities

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBDESA Generate design solutions

BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

BSBDESA Establish negotiate and refine a design brief

BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

BSBWRTA Write complex documents

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents.

Relevant personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Equipment may include:

Systems may include:

Relevant regulatory and industry standards may include:

Drawings and specifications may include: