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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to commission commercial video/audio systems
  2. Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  3. Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented
  4. Extent of programming and commissioning is determined from reports, other relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s
  5. Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
  6. Tools, equipment and testing devices required to program and commission video/audio systems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  7. Commission commercial video/audio systems
  8. Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  9. Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  10. Audio/video devices are checked for correct location and alignment in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
  11. Functional settings are made for each audio/video apparatus in accordance with design specifications
  12. Audio/video system functions are tested in accordance with commissioning requirements
  13. Sources of audio/video system anomalies are identified and corrected
  14. Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made based on job specifications, work requirements and discussions with relevant person/s
  15. Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  16. Commissioning activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
  17. Complete and report commissioning activities
  18. Worksite is made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

setting apparatus functions

testing system functions

identifying and correcting function anomalies

documenting ‘as-installed’ system correctly

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control requirements

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

coordinating work with relevant person/s

determining live testing/measurement requirements

determining scope of work

identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices

isolating circuits/machines/systems.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

commercial video/audio programming and commissioning, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

purpose of commissioning

commissioning planning and documentation

initial tests and adjustments

commissioning procedures and documentation

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation.