This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the television and radio broadcasting industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Broadcast maintenance technician
Broadcast technologist
Master control operator (technical).
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 19
7 core units
12 elective units
9 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.
The remaining 3elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
Broadcast technology
CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcast equipment and facilities
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.
UEENEEH072B Find and repair faults in communication systems
UEENEEH073B Find and repair faults in professional audio reproduction components
UEENEEH074B Find and repair faults in audio/video recording equipment
UEENEEH077B Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay apparatus
UEENEEH078B Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits
UEENEEH080B Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems.
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with qualifications or vocational experience in electronics or ICT.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
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.
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
UEENEEH026B Provide solutions to polyphase electronic power control problems
UEENEEH025B Provide solutions to single phase electronic power control problems
UEENEEH042B Solve problems in oscillator sections of electronic apparatus
UEENEEH014B Solve problems in frequency dependent circuits
UEENEEH039B Solve problems in basic amplifier circuits
UEENEEH045B Develop solutions to analogue electronic problems
UEENEEH039B Solve problems in basic amplifier circuits
UEENEEH049B Develop solutions to audio electronic problems
UEENEEH039B Solve problems in basic amplifier circuits
UEENEEH072B Find and repair faults in communication systems
UEENEEH046B Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
UEENEEH073B Find and repair faults in professional audio reproduction components
UEENEEH024B Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio components
UEENEEH074B Find and repair faults in audio/video recording equipment
UEENEEH017B Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio and video replay/recording apparatus
UEENEEH077B Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay apparatus
UEENEEH074B Find and repair faults in audio/video recording equipment
UEENEEH078B Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits
UEENEEH018B Find and repair faults in electronic apparatus
UEENEEH080B Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems
UEENEEH076B Diagnose and rectify faults in display circuits
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by a master control operator (technical) 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, OHS records and emergency incident reports
liaising effectively with service providers and customers/clients, including ability to communicate technical terminology in plain English
conveying messages clearly on two-way communication devices
Teamwork
leading a team and fostering a sense of team cohesiveness
facilitating discussion and resolving team conflict situations
seeking and responding to feedback on work in progress
Problem-solving
diagnosing and repairing faults in broadcast facilities and equipment
identifying and resolving IT equipment, system and software faults
diagnosing and rectifying faults in digital transmission systems
Initiative and enterprise
proposing maintenance solutions that are practicable and meet technical requirements
participating in quality improvement activities
planning for contingencies in the context of organising maintenance activities
managing casualties and coordinating first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance
Planning and organising
planning maintenance activities to cause minimum disruption to normal work flows
planning and implementing maintenance procedures
planning all operational aspects of outside broadcasts, including contingency planning
preparing materials in a given sequence for broadcast
implementing and monitoring hazard and risk control procedures
regular testing and maintenance of electronic systems and equipment on-site and from remote locations
maintaining first aid equipment and resources
Self-management
managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results
observing OHS procedures in the workplace
prioritising work tasks
seeking expert assistance when problems arise
sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion
working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Learning
keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for ongoing professional development
providing one-to-one instruction to users about software applications and networks
providing team members with workplace learning opportunities with regard to OHS issues
Technology
using hand and power tools and test equipment
using the internet for research
installing software
installing and configuring a network
operating basic transmission control equipment
using computer systems to capture, record and convert material for broadcast
operating all equipment in a specified outside broadcast vehicle/facility
connecting and monitoring performance of link between OB point and program centre
