Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUABRD301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic transmission operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUABRD301 - Perform basic transmission operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare material for transmission, and to monitor and switch television or radio transmission signals. It applies to individuals who work in small-scale broadcasting facilities with minimal feeds and switches. They compile and sequence content to match transmission schedules and, on a limited basis, arrange connections and links between external and internal sources. They generally work under supervision with some scope for operating autonomously.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a basic broadcast transmission facility

material to be prepared for broadcast

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan transmission control resources
  • Prepare or review transmission schedules and consult with operational and production personnel to ensure information is accurate
  • Organise transmission control scheduling and prioritise resources according to production requirements
  • Liaise with operational and production personnel and service providers to resolve conflicting issues or problems
  • Maintain communication with operational and production personnel and originators of incoming and outgoing feeds
  • Check and confirm equipment meets transmission requirements
  • Arrange for equipment repairs as required
  • Prepare and distribute workplace documentation as required by enterprise procedures
       
Element: Prepare materials for transmission
  • Receive incoming signals and arrange for conversion to appropriate format according to enterprise protocols, industry standards and delivery method
  • Test equipment to measure signal parameters before and after conversion
  • Identify, time and sequence program components according to enterprise procedures and collate for transmission
  • Insert appropriate time codes and cue points, ensuring breaks are scheduled and programmed correctly
       
Element: Monitor incoming and outgoing transmissions
  • Identify sequences of materials to be transmitted or recorded from written or verbal instructions
  • Connect equipment and switch relevant feeds according to production requirements
  • Assess technical quality of audio or vision signals and sources
  • Use appropriate equipment to verify transmitting signals comply with specifications
  • Diagnose and resolve faults during transmissions
  • Maintain communication with operational and production personnel at off-site locations to facilitate efficient switching of up-links and down-links
       
Element: Provide general technical support
  • Liaise with operational and production personnel throughout broadcasts, and switch feeds into and out of transmission control as requested
  • Assess transmission levels and respond according to enterprise procedures
  • Check appropriate back-up systems are available in the event of equipment breakdowns or line feed drop-outs
  • Retain contact with feed provider to ensure ongoing technical quality and delivery of required switching of up-links and down-links
  • Undertake safe working practices and monitor safety and security of work area and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan transmission control resources

1.1 Prepare or review transmission schedules and consult with operational and production personnel to ensure information is accurate

1.2 Organise transmission control scheduling and prioritise resources according to production requirements

1.3 Liaise with operational and production personnel and service providers to resolve conflicting issues or problems

1.4 Maintain communication with operational and production personnel and originators of incoming and outgoing feeds

1.5 Check and confirm equipment meets transmission requirements

1.6 Arrange for equipment repairs as required

1.7 Prepare and distribute workplace documentation as required by enterprise procedures

2. Prepare materials for transmission

2.1 Receive incoming signals and arrange for conversion to appropriate format according to enterprise protocols, industry standards and delivery method

2.2 Test equipment to measure signal parameters before and after conversion

2.3 Identify, time and sequence program components according to enterprise procedures and collate for transmission

2.4 Insert appropriate time codes and cue points, ensuring breaks are scheduled and programmed correctly

3. Monitor incoming and outgoing transmissions

3.1 Identify sequences of materials to be transmitted or recorded from written or verbal instructions

3.2 Connect equipment and switch relevant feeds according to production requirements

3.3 Assess technical quality of audio or vision signals and sources

3.4 Use appropriate equipment to verify transmitting signals comply with specifications

3.5 Diagnose and resolve faults during transmissions

3.6 Maintain communication with operational and production personnel at off-site locations to facilitate efficient switching of up-links and down-links

4. Provide general technical support

4.1 Liaise with operational and production personnel throughout broadcasts, and switch feeds into and out of transmission control as requested

4.2 Assess transmission levels and respond according to enterprise procedures

4.3 Check appropriate back-up systems are available in the event of equipment breakdowns or line feed drop-outs

4.4 Retain contact with feed provider to ensure ongoing technical quality and delivery of required switching of up-links and down-links

4.5 Undertake safe working practices and monitor safety and security of work area and equipment

Evidence of the ability to:

contribute to planning of transmission control resources

receive program material from feeds and convert to format required for transmission

add cue points and time codes to program material in line with schedule requirements

communicate with operational and production personnel face-to-face and using communication devices

operate transmission equipment and monitor incoming and outgoing signals in a basic radio or television broadcast transmission facility

check and adjust quality of vision or audio feeds prior to and during transmissions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in broadcast operations and production

describe key features of equipment, systems and methods used in transmission operations

identify sources of advice, information and technical support relating to transmission operations

summarise the main work health and safety procedures that apply to working in broadcast operations.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan transmission control resources

1.1 Prepare or review transmission schedules and consult with operational and production personnel to ensure information is accurate

1.2 Organise transmission control scheduling and prioritise resources according to production requirements

1.3 Liaise with operational and production personnel and service providers to resolve conflicting issues or problems

1.4 Maintain communication with operational and production personnel and originators of incoming and outgoing feeds

1.5 Check and confirm equipment meets transmission requirements

1.6 Arrange for equipment repairs as required

1.7 Prepare and distribute workplace documentation as required by enterprise procedures

2. Prepare materials for transmission

2.1 Receive incoming signals and arrange for conversion to appropriate format according to enterprise protocols, industry standards and delivery method

2.2 Test equipment to measure signal parameters before and after conversion

2.3 Identify, time and sequence program components according to enterprise procedures and collate for transmission

2.4 Insert appropriate time codes and cue points, ensuring breaks are scheduled and programmed correctly

3. Monitor incoming and outgoing transmissions

3.1 Identify sequences of materials to be transmitted or recorded from written or verbal instructions

3.2 Connect equipment and switch relevant feeds according to production requirements

3.3 Assess technical quality of audio or vision signals and sources

3.4 Use appropriate equipment to verify transmitting signals comply with specifications

3.5 Diagnose and resolve faults during transmissions

3.6 Maintain communication with operational and production personnel at off-site locations to facilitate efficient switching of up-links and down-links

4. Provide general technical support

4.1 Liaise with operational and production personnel throughout broadcasts, and switch feeds into and out of transmission control as requested

4.2 Assess transmission levels and respond according to enterprise procedures

4.3 Check appropriate back-up systems are available in the event of equipment breakdowns or line feed drop-outs

4.4 Retain contact with feed provider to ensure ongoing technical quality and delivery of required switching of up-links and down-links

4.5 Undertake safe working practices and monitor safety and security of work area and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare or review transmission schedules and consult with operational and production personnel to ensure information is accurate 
Organise transmission control scheduling and prioritise resources according to production requirements 
Liaise with operational and production personnel and service providers to resolve conflicting issues or problems 
Maintain communication with operational and production personnel and originators of incoming and outgoing feeds 
Check and confirm equipment meets transmission requirements 
Arrange for equipment repairs as required 
Prepare and distribute workplace documentation as required by enterprise procedures 
Receive incoming signals and arrange for conversion to appropriate format according to enterprise protocols, industry standards and delivery method 
Test equipment to measure signal parameters before and after conversion 
Identify, time and sequence program components according to enterprise procedures and collate for transmission 
Insert appropriate time codes and cue points, ensuring breaks are scheduled and programmed correctly 
Identify sequences of materials to be transmitted or recorded from written or verbal instructions 
Connect equipment and switch relevant feeds according to production requirements 
Assess technical quality of audio or vision signals and sources 
Use appropriate equipment to verify transmitting signals comply with specifications 
Diagnose and resolve faults during transmissions 
Maintain communication with operational and production personnel at off-site locations to facilitate efficient switching of up-links and down-links 
Liaise with operational and production personnel throughout broadcasts, and switch feeds into and out of transmission control as requested 
Assess transmission levels and respond according to enterprise procedures 
Check appropriate back-up systems are available in the event of equipment breakdowns or line feed drop-outs 
Retain contact with feed provider to ensure ongoing technical quality and delivery of required switching of up-links and down-links 
Undertake safe working practices and monitor safety and security of work area and equipment 

Forms

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