This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator in the television or radio broadcasting industries who applies a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job roles
Assistant broadcast technologist
Broadcast installer
Broadcast technical officer.
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 18 11 core units 7 elective units 4 elective units must be selected from the list below. The remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed, any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at the same qualification level. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units Electronics
General maintenance
ICT use
Industry context
OHS
Elective units Broadcasting
Construction
Electronics
First aid
ICT building and implementation
ICT support
Rigging/Dogging
Sustainability
Telecommunications
Workplace effectiveness
Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow. Assistant broadcast technologist Core units plus:
Broadcast installer Core units plus:
Broadcast technical officer Core units plus:
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Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
Electrical work
In some states and territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.
First aid
The broadcast industry recommends completion of the St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course.
Open cabling registration
The core units ICTTC136C and ICTTC137C fulfil requirements for Open Cabling Registration by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
Pre-requisite Units
Code and title | Pre-requisite units required |
UEENEEH007B Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus | UEENEEH012B Solve problems in digital components of electronic apparatus UEENEEH013B Solve problems in amplifier sections of electronic apparatus UEENEEH038B Find and repair faults in complex power supplies |
UEENEEH011B Solve problems in d.c. power supplies with single phase input | UEENEEH002B Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components AND UEENEEH014B Solve problems in frequency dependent circuits OR UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits OR UEENEEG012B Solve fundamental problems in electrical systems |
UEENEEH012B Solve problems in digital components of electronic apparatus | UEENEEH002B Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components |
UEENEEH017B Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio and video replay/recording apparatus | UEENEEH012B Solve problems in digital components of electronic apparatus UEENEEH013B Solve problems in amplifier sections of electronic apparatus UEENEEH038B Find and repair faults in complex power supplies |
UEENEEH024B Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio components | UEENEEH012B Solve problems in digital components of electronic apparatus UEENEEH013B Solve problems in amplifier sections of electronic apparatus UEENEEH038B Find and repair faults in complex power supplies |
UEENEEH027B Commission commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems | UEENEEH072B Find and repair faults in the RF sections of electronic apparatus |
UEENEEH028B Install microwave and antennae and waveguides | UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electro-technology components UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals |
UEENEEH039B Solve problems in basic amplifier circuits | UEENEEH002B Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components AND UEENEEH014B Solve problems in frequency dependent circuits OR UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits |
UEENEEH042B Solve problems in oscillator sections of electronic apparatus | UEENEEH014B Solve problems in frequency dependent circuits UEENEEH039B Solve problems in basic amplifier circuits |
UEENEEH076B Diagnose and repair faults in display circuits | UEENEEH071B Find and repair faults in television receivers |
ICAS3034B Determine and action network problems | ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests |
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by an assistant broadcast technologist based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | interpreting and clarifying written or verbal instructions interpreting and applying information in user manuals for software applications completing workplace documentation such as maintenance reports discussing equipment fault/problem situations with users to determine what action needs to be taken |
Teamwork | seeking and responding to feedback on work in progress working collaboratively as a member of a broadcast technology team |
Problem-solving | identifying and resolving problems associated with installing cabling in buildings finding and repairing faults in electronic apparatus, and audio and video replay/recording devices (including digital components) solving problems in multiple path d.c. circuits and extra-low voltage sing path circuits solving problems in d.c. power supplies with single phase input |
Initiative and enterprise | optimising operating system and software applications to meet organisational requirements participating in quality improvement activities |
Planning and organising | planning work tasks in a logical sequence planning and implementing a network addressing system running standard diagnostic tests on IT systems on a regular basis |
Self-management | acting within the scope of job role following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS and complying with Australian standards in relation to cabling completing maintenance tasks within deadlines seeking expert assistance when problems arise |
Learning | keeping up to date with industry developments and trends building on existing knowledge to upgrade IT technology skills providing one-to-one instruction to users about changes to operating systems and software applications identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for ongoing professional development |
Technology | using hand and power tools performing manual soldering/desoldering using the internet to keep abreast of industry developments and trends installing operating system software installing and managing network protocols |
