Required skills

teamwork skills sufficient to work cooperatively with others in a broadcasting environment

problemsolving skills sufficient to respond effectively to technical problems that arise in a livetoair studio situation

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of managing a range of audio inputs smoothly and efficiently in a live broadcast situation

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

wrap up technical aspects of a live broadcast or recording session within the allocated time

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy skills sufficient to read and complete routine workplace documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to time presentation material to fit within the allocated program time

auraldiscrimination skills sufficient to ensure that audio levels are consistent throughout the program

technical skills sufficient to

operate a basic broadcast studio panel

rectify simple technical faults that occur in a broadcast studio environment

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the production process

issues and challenges that arise in the context of operating a studio panel livetoair

radio conventions and terminology

characteristics of sound in a broadcast studio environment

basic understanding of the audio signal path from studio to listener

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of operating a studio panel in a livetoair situation

OHS requirements as they relate to the operations of a radio station including safe noise levels

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 ability to

operate a basic broadcast studio panel on at least three occasions

operate the full range of audio inputs at the correct level in line with production requirements

integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously

interact effectively with presenters and studio guests

work cooperatively in a broadcast production environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a basic broadcast studio

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

observation or video recording of the candidate operating a studio panel

evaluation of authenticated audio recordingsof broadcasts where the candidate was the panel operator

written or oral questioning to test industry knowledge and characteristics of sound in a broadcast environment

Guidance information for assessment

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

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Equipment may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Productions may include:

Production requirements may include:

Audio inputs may include:

Presentation material may include:

Documentation may include: