This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the broadcasting industry.
Job Roles
Master control operator (technical)
Specialist technologist
Technical officer
Technology project officer.
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 10 4 core units 2 Group A units 4 elective units 2 elective units must be selected from the Group A units and/or Group B units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. No more than 3elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units Industry context
OHS
Management
Group A units (specialist) Broadcast technology
Broadcasting
Electronics
Group B units Communication
Compliance
Construction
Creative thinking
Design
Financial management
Human resource management
ICT documentation
Industry context
Innovation
Management
OHS
Research
Rigging/Dogging
Sustainability
Writing
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. Technology project officer Core units plus:
Master control operator (technical) Core units plus:
Technical officer Core units plus:
Specialist technologist Core units plus:
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Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with vocational experience and/or qualifications in the fields of IT, electronics or communications engineering.
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
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.
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.
EME hazards
RF workers are required to complete an Electro Magnetic Emissions (EME) Awareness course. In order to attend a site where there is substantial EME hazard (such as a broadcast transmission site) an understanding of the risks of EME and the necessary precautions to mitigate the risks is required.
First aid
The broadcast industry recommends completion of the St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course.
Pre-requisite Units
Code and title | Pre-requisite units required |
CUFBRT501A Collaborate on the design of broadcasting facilities | CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment |
UEENEEH080B Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems | UEENEEH076B Diagnose and rectify faults in display circuits |
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by a technology project officer 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 information from system drawings, equipment specifications, software and hardware manuals and technical handbooks completing workplace documentation, e.g. maintenance reports, fault logs and OHS records liaising effectively with service providers and customers/clients, including ability to communicate technical terminology in plain English discussing draft designs with others and negotiating changes to incorporate the ideas of others building trust and respect with clients negotiating terms and conditions |
Teamwork | working collaboratively on projects, including providing team leadership seeking and responding to feedback on work in progress |
Problem-solving | diagnosing and repairing faults in broadcast facilities and equipment recognising and resolving workplace issues when implementing new technology into own professional work practices taking action to ensure a safe work environment carrying out measurements and adjustments to optimise performance of equipment resolving contractual and logistic issues during the course of projects |
Initiative and enterprise | developing ideas and concepts for inclusion in design briefs generating a range of design solutions that address the requirements of a brief proactively identifying and developing effective solutions to complex challenges of a varied and unpredictable nature participating in quality improvement activities applying new engineering processes to achieve design briefs |
Planning and organising | planning and implementing all stages of projects planning integration of new technology into own professional work practices establishing and managing an OHS system establishing and maintaining procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks undertaking research to inform the design process collating information and coordinating liaison and consultation with others during the design process developing realistic costings for realisation of design concepts planning and scheduling work to realise designs within deadlines and budget organising and allocating resources to realise designs conducting contracting and procurement activities |
Self-management | working to deadlines managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results providing appropriate and timely documentation ensuring that designs for broadcast facilities comply with all relevant regulations and standards |
Learning | improving own skills and knowledge through experimentation and research keeping up to date with industry developments and trends seeking expert advice as required identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for ongoing professional development providing OHS induction and training for team members |
Technology | coordinating the installation of new technology using the internet for research purposes using routine word processing and database applications in the context of completing workplace documentation using hand and power tools and test equipment |
