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

CUABRT403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Ensure quality of broadcast output

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUABRT403 - Ensure quality of broadcast output
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain quality broadcast output from television and/or radio broadcasting facilities.It applies to individuals who work with minimum supervision to plan and manage production and may, on occasion, be responsible for supervising others. 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:

broadcasting facilities and system

broadcast output monitoring and data analysis test equipment

supplier manuals and other information relevant to broadcast output systems

industry regulations and standards.

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: Maintain quality control for broadcast systems
  • Check correct output level devices are placed in circuit to correct for losses, deficiencies or degradation
  • Make adjustments to broadcasting equipment safely, with reference to equipment and maintenance manuals as required
  • Check play out source to adjust levels if required
  • Monitor and track the signal source, and where there are problems, determine arrangements for rectification in consultation with relevant personnel
  • Monitor performance and condition of broadcast systems and broadcasting equipment according to enterprise procedures
  • Document all maintenance routines and findings
  • Confirm purpose of data analysis with relevant personnel
  • Obtain relevant test data and resolve any data inconsistencies
  • Analyse data using enterprise methods and procedures
  • Check data analysis is accurate and thorough and takes account of test conditions
  • Compare data analysis with product or asset specifications to identify faults or variations
  • Record results of data analyses in the appropriate format
       
Element: Rectify distortion problems
  • Use appropriate test equipment to test broadcast outputs are within specification and phase, following safe work practices
  • Use level meters to check frequency responses
  • Report noise and discuss distortion problems to relevant personnel
  • Resolve distortion problems according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Monitor quality of broadcast output
  • Check and calibrate monitoring equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly
  • Analyse broadcast output to identify problems and faults
  • Check inbound and outbound equipment, satellite and telecom units
  • Monitor quality of transmission according to enterprise operating procedures
  • Carry out monitoring activities effectively with minimum disruption to broadcasting operations
  • Determine problems with transmission and take remedial action as required
  • Record details of monitoring activity according to enterprise procedures and industry regulations and standards
       


Evidence Required

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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. Maintain quality control for broadcast systems

1.1 Check correct output level devices are placed in circuit to correct for losses, deficiencies or degradation

1.2 Make adjustments to broadcasting equipment safely, with reference to equipment and maintenance manuals as required

1.3 Check play out source to adjust levels if required

1.4 Monitor and track the signal source, and where there are problems, determine arrangements for rectification in consultation with relevant personnel

1.5 Monitor performance and condition of broadcast systems and broadcasting equipment according to enterprise procedures

1.6 Document all maintenance routines and findings

1.7 Confirm purpose of data analysis with relevant personnel

1.8 Obtain relevant test data and resolve any data inconsistencies

1.9 Analyse data using enterprise methods and procedures

1.10 Check data analysis is accurate and thorough and takes account of test conditions

1.11 Compare data analysis with product or asset specifications to identify faults or variations

1.12 Record results of data analyses in the appropriate format

2. Rectify distortion problems

2.1 Use appropriate test equipment to test broadcast outputs are within specification and phase, following safe work practices

2.2 Use level meters to check frequency responses

2.3 Report noise and discuss distortion problems to relevant personnel

2.4 Resolve distortion problems according to enterprise procedures

3. Monitor quality of broadcast output

3.1 Check and calibrate monitoring equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly

3.2 Analyse broadcast output to identify problems and faults

3.3 Check inbound and outbound equipment, satellite and telecom units

3.4 Monitor quality of transmission according to enterprise operating procedures

3.5 Carry out monitoring activities effectively with minimum disruption to broadcasting operations

3.6 Determine problems with transmission and take remedial action as required

3.7 Record details of monitoring activity according to enterprise procedures and industry regulations and standards

Evidence of the ability to:

check, monitor and adjust audio and/or image quality output with minimum disruption to broadcast operations

conduct analysis of test data and record results in accordance with required methods and procedures

test and rectify distortion problems using appropriate test equipment

document system monitoring, modifications and data analysis according to enterprise procedures, and regulatory and industry standards.

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 the enterprise-specific broadcast output systems and equipment

explain methods and procedures for monitoring performance and analysing data

list and briefly describe the measurement equipment used for testing the quality of broadcast output

identify industry regulations and standards relevant to control of broadcast output systems

outline typical problems that arise in maintaining quality broadcasting output and how to handle these

identify work health and safety requirements as they relate to testing, monitoring and rectifying broadcast outputs.

Submission Requirements

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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. Maintain quality control for broadcast systems

1.1 Check correct output level devices are placed in circuit to correct for losses, deficiencies or degradation

1.2 Make adjustments to broadcasting equipment safely, with reference to equipment and maintenance manuals as required

1.3 Check play out source to adjust levels if required

1.4 Monitor and track the signal source, and where there are problems, determine arrangements for rectification in consultation with relevant personnel

1.5 Monitor performance and condition of broadcast systems and broadcasting equipment according to enterprise procedures

1.6 Document all maintenance routines and findings

1.7 Confirm purpose of data analysis with relevant personnel

1.8 Obtain relevant test data and resolve any data inconsistencies

1.9 Analyse data using enterprise methods and procedures

1.10 Check data analysis is accurate and thorough and takes account of test conditions

1.11 Compare data analysis with product or asset specifications to identify faults or variations

1.12 Record results of data analyses in the appropriate format

2. Rectify distortion problems

2.1 Use appropriate test equipment to test broadcast outputs are within specification and phase, following safe work practices

2.2 Use level meters to check frequency responses

2.3 Report noise and discuss distortion problems to relevant personnel

2.4 Resolve distortion problems according to enterprise procedures

3. Monitor quality of broadcast output

3.1 Check and calibrate monitoring equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly

3.2 Analyse broadcast output to identify problems and faults

3.3 Check inbound and outbound equipment, satellite and telecom units

3.4 Monitor quality of transmission according to enterprise operating procedures

3.5 Carry out monitoring activities effectively with minimum disruption to broadcasting operations

3.6 Determine problems with transmission and take remedial action as required

3.7 Record details of monitoring activity according to enterprise procedures and industry regulations and standards

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
Check correct output level devices are placed in circuit to correct for losses, deficiencies or degradation 
Make adjustments to broadcasting equipment safely, with reference to equipment and maintenance manuals as required 
Check play out source to adjust levels if required 
Monitor and track the signal source, and where there are problems, determine arrangements for rectification in consultation with relevant personnel 
Monitor performance and condition of broadcast systems and broadcasting equipment according to enterprise procedures 
Document all maintenance routines and findings 
Confirm purpose of data analysis with relevant personnel 
Obtain relevant test data and resolve any data inconsistencies 
Analyse data using enterprise methods and procedures 
Check data analysis is accurate and thorough and takes account of test conditions 
Compare data analysis with product or asset specifications to identify faults or variations 
Record results of data analyses in the appropriate format 
Use appropriate test equipment to test broadcast outputs are within specification and phase, following safe work practices 
Use level meters to check frequency responses 
Report noise and discuss distortion problems to relevant personnel 
Resolve distortion problems according to enterprise procedures 
Check and calibrate monitoring equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly 
Analyse broadcast output to identify problems and faults 
Check inbound and outbound equipment, satellite and telecom units 
Monitor quality of transmission according to enterprise operating procedures 
Carry out monitoring activities effectively with minimum disruption to broadcasting operations 
Determine problems with transmission and take remedial action as required 
Record details of monitoring activity according to enterprise procedures and industry regulations and standards 

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