Broadcast technicians or technologists apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Although they work under the direction of a senior technologist or broadcast engineer, they are expected to work with minimum supervision and may, on occasions, be responsible for supervising others. This unit covers the installation or upgrading of equipment in television and/or radio studios. The scope of work varies from installing or upgrading a single piece of equipment to installation of a whole studio or facility. Skills associated with the maintenance of equipment and facilities are covered in: CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment CUFBRT403A Ensure quality of broadcast output. |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Prepare for installation | 1. In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm installation requirements with reference to system drawings and specifications 2. Seek out additional information where there are gaps or deficiencies in specifications 3. Report problems with specifications in accordance with enterprise procedures 4. Identify the requirements and impact of existing equipment and new equipment to be installed 5. Power up and run performance tests to systems prior to installation 6. Test cabling and ensure it is working to required specifications and for required capacity 7. Test transmission for signal quality 8. Check tools and equipment to ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specifications |
Install or upgrade equipment | 9. Install equipment in accordance with specifications and timelines, and in a manner that is safe for the installer and the user. 10. Place, secure and terminate a range of cables, as required, ensuring cable support is sufficient 11. Organise and monitor cabling and equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards 12. Ensure that interruption to existing service is only to the extent agreed with the customer/client 13. Connect equipment into the broadcast system using the appropriate type of connection and connectors 14. Accurately test the system performance and ensure valid results 15. Check that equipment is operational and make adjustments to equipment 16. Report instances of equipment non-compliance or malfunction in accordance with enterprise procedures 17. Check and update technical drawings and other documentation requiring change 18. Identify certification requirements to ensure tests and recording of results are relevant |
Program system features | 19. Install the program in accordance with system specifications 20. Ensure system functionality matches customer/client requirements 21. Save program data and record for later use 22. Leave job specifications on site in a secure but accessible location |
Clean up worksite | 23. Clean and adjust tools and equipment and store in a secure but accessible location 24. Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of in accordance with environmental requirements 25. Recover obsolete equipment and return to appropriate point for refurbishment or disposal 26. Complete work in a safe manner 27. Restore changes made to work area during installation to the customer's satisfaction 28. Return system drawings and specifications to the approved location on completion of work |
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Required skills |
communication and literacy skills sufficient to: interpret information from system drawings and specifications, e.g. cable schedules; assembly and dismantling sequences; interfaces and connections to other systems; circuit characteristics; dimensions, scales and tolerances liaise effectively with customers/clients on the job complete workplace documentation update drawings and specifications ability to diagnose routine equipment faults ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member, including seeking advice and assistance with non-routine equipment malfunctions technical skills sufficient to: use hand and power tools in a safe manner to install broadcasting equipment and facilities use a range of installation methods, e.g. fastening, free standing, rack mounting, sliding, hanging or suspending move equipment in a safe manner using a range of techniques, e.g. pulleys and hoists, manual lifting terminate cables solder components carry out measurements and adjustments, such as amplitude and frequency response, distortion, noise performance, phase, timing, bit error rate, data network performance and mechanical performance self-management skills sufficient to work under pressure and to meet deadlines numeracy skills sufficient to interpret and record test measurement data |
Required knowledge |
features of test measurement equipment, including: waveform monitor peak program meter (PPM) reference signals, e.g. video or audio line-up signals performance limitations of signal paths, e.g. cliff effect variations of test methods, e.g. waveform display errors, meter errors effect of the measurement equipment itself on the measured system television standards, e.g. PAL, NTSC, SECAM, digital industry knowledge, including: structure of the broadcasting industry roles and responsibilities of personnel in the broadcasting industry impact of technological changes on maintenance procedures correct terminology, e.g. symbols, terminology and conventions used for electrical, mechanical and electronic drawings and specifications regulatory and industry standards as listed in the range statement product knowledge, e.g. manufacturer standards and specifications features and operational standards for enterprise-specific equipment and facilities sources of advice, information, and technical support issues and challenges that arise in the context of maintaining broadcasting facilities and equipment precautions to be taken when handling static-sensitive or fragile equipment well-developed understanding of the types of, and interrelationship between, drawings used in specifications, e.g. isometric, orthographic, first- and third-angle, assembly drawings, circuit and wiring diagrams, block and schematic diagrams basic understanding of network operations and transmission facilities, sufficient to ensure that installed equipment is correctly aligned performance limitations of machine control OHS requirements as they relate to maintenance operations, e.g. protective clothing and personal safety systems; safe isolation of equipment, such as mechanical, electricity, gas, air or fluids; weight loading; and manual handling |
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: correct interpretation of installation specifications ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision correct installation and connection of a range of equipment into either a television or a radio broadcast system ability to complete scheduled work on time. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to a range of equipment used in broadcasting facilities access to regulatory and industry standards access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance observation of the candidate installing or upgrading broadcasting facilities or equipment written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment CUFBRT403A Ensure quality of broadcast output ICTTC101C Locate and diagnose electronic faults. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant personnel may include: | architect broadcast engineer building personnel designers equipment operators head of department station manager sub contracted personnel supervisor technical director other technical/specialist personnel. |
Installation may involve: | entire broadcast facility multiple pieces of equipment one piece of equipment. |
System drawings and specifications may include: | bay layouts detailed component drawings equipment schematics general assembly drawings installation drawings modification drawings program production drawings room/building layouts sub-assembly drawings systems block diagrams technical manuals wiring/circuit diagrams. |
Requirements and impact may include: | electrical, e.g.: power requirements grounding environmental, e.g.: heat generated humidity lighting proximity to people noise ergonomics functional operational physical, e.g.: size weight location mounting type relevant legislative and enterprise standards. |
Equipment may include: | communication equipment, e.g. ISDN, RF links display devices, e.g. monitor line equipment, e.g. audio/video distribution amplifiers production video and audio equipment, e.g. sound/vision mixer record/replay machines, e.g. cameras, audio recorders. |
Performance tests to systems may include: | assessing error performance levels checking alarms checking that performance measurements are in accordance with predetermined specifications and meet approved operating margins testing of protection mechanisms. |
Tools may include: | 240V lead lights cable identification kit electrical - power tools hacksaw hammers hand cutters ladder pliers, files screwdrivers soldering iron spanners terminating tools. |
Safe work practices include the safe handling of: | asbestos chemicals laser devices materials tools and equipment work platforms: ladders scaffold scissor lifts (cherry pickers). |
Range of cables may include: | category 5 capable cable, including solid, stranded conductor, shielded, non-shielded coaxial, e.g.: hard line (internal/external) flexible (internal/external) underground aerial powered/unpowered multi-core optical fibre, e.g.: internal/external loose tube tight buffered air blown armour plated. |
Cable support systems may include: | backmount frames for distributors cable trays catenary wire ducts line poles suspension. |
Regulatory and industry standards may include: | ACMA technical standards Australian and international standards Australian building codes and regulations confined spaces regulations environmental legislation fire regulations heritage legislation industry codes of practice noise abatement OHS trade practices legislation. |
Types of connection may include: | audio control data power video. |
Types of connectors may include: | crimped insulation displacement plug socket (optical) plug/socket (electrical) screwed soldered. |
Documentation may include: | computer generated or manually written, e.g.: transmission reports logbooks equipment maintenance check sheets. |
Certification may include: | installer-based or independent, e.g.: manufacturer certificate installer warranty formal and documented testing procedures and results. |
Systems may include: | analogue computer/IT digital. |
Unit sector |
Media and entertainment production - broadcast technology |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.