CUABRT402
Maintain broadcast equipment and facilities


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose faults and repair broadcasting facilities and equipment in a variety of different environments.

It applies to individuals who work with minimum supervision to repair faults, undertake routine maintenance and provide general technical support, working on single pieces of equipment and whole studios and systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Locate and repair faults

1.1 Use diagnostic techniques and reference material to isolate faults to equipment or parts of equipment

1.2 Use appropriate test and diagnose equipment methodically and safely, obtaining specialist advice where required

1.3 Consult with relevant personnel to determine the impact of repairs or maintenance on broadcast operations

1.4 Document maintenance requirements following industry and enterprise procedures

1.5 Provide temporary service, if necessary, to meet standards of existing equipment

1.6 Carry out equipment repairs within scope of own job role or organise repair by specialist services following enterprise procedures

1.7 Test performance of system or equipment for satisfactory operation on completion of repairs

2. Undertake routine maintenance

2.1 Implement equipment upgrades, as required, and align systems to manufacturer’s standards and specifications

2.2 Carry out routine alignment on broadcast systems, including scheduled replacement of mechanical parts

2.3 Advise relevant personnel if maintenance cannot be completed or faults outside the planned maintenance schedule have been found

2.4 Check interconnection between equipment is compatible and logical

2.5 Implement preventative maintenance routines and carry out repairs and alterations as required

2.6 Check, update and maintain system logbooks and fault reports following enterprise procedures

2.7 Monitor system or equipment faults for trends of intermittent failures in device or component

2.8 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure maintenance and maintenance procedures are met

2.9 Complete work in a safe manner, remove waste and debris from worksite, and remove obsolete equipment following enterprise guidelines and industry standards and regulations

3. Provide general technical support

3.1 Assist relevant personnel with facility-related technical queries

3.2 Communicate clearly with clients and other personnel about proper facilities and equipment usage and maintenance

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and test broadcast equipment and systems
according to enterprise and safety requirements

carry out routine maintenance, equipment upgrades and system alignments, according to enterprise and safety requirements

refer faults or repairs outside scope of own job role to appropriate personnel

document maintenance requirements and actions according to industry and enterprise procedures

provide clear information to personnel about correct usage and maintenance of facilities or equipment.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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

list and describe the features and operational standards for the enterprise-specific equipment and facilities

describe features of common test measurement equipment used for maintaining broadcast equipment and facilities

identify industry regulations and standards and certification requirements governing maintenance of broadcast equipment and facilities

identify sources of advice, information, and specialist technical support

outline typical faults that arise in maintaining broadcasting equipment and facilities and how to handle these

describe procedures for disposing of obsolete equipment

identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they relate to broadcast system maintenance.


Assessment Conditions

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 equipment and facilities

drawings, specifications, supplier manuals and other information relevant to broadcast equipment and systems

industry and regulatory standards.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7-2.9

Interprets textual information to determine and adhere to requirements

Writing

1.4, 2.6

Completes relevant reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

Provides information and advice using language suitable to audience

Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.4

Uses mathematical formulae to calculate measurements and adjustments to equipment and settings

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 1.6, 2.9

Understands and follows enterprise procedures, regulatory requirements and industry standards

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

Uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate with internal and external personnel

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3-1.7, 2.1-2.7, 2.9

Adopts a methodical and logical approach to planning and prioritising required tasks

Plans, implements and monitors activities to minimise disruption to workflow

Uses analytical processes to identify and resolve problems with the maintenance of broadcast equipment and facilities


Sectors

Media and Entertainment Production – Broadcast Technology