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

CUABRT404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate outside broadcasts

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUABRT404 - Coordinate outside broadcasts
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate outside broadcasts in media industries including setting up and monitoring live feeds and rectifying faults quickly and efficiently.It applies to individuals who work with minimum supervision and in the context of outside broadcasts, who are usually responsible for supervising others when coordinating outside broadcasts.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:

an broadcasting environment, with suitable equipment

information about regulatory and industry standards

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: Prepare for outside broadcasts
  • Determine scope and timelines of outside broadcast (OB) requirements in consultation with relevant personnel
  • Check equipment and organise repairs as required in readiness for OB
  • Determine a connection from OB point to program centre, conducting site surveys as required
  • Collaborate in pre-production sessions to ensure effective coordination of production and technical operations
  • Anticipate potential problems and discuss solutions or contingency plans with relevant personnel in line with creative, technical and budgetary requirements
       
Element: Coordinate technical operations during outside broadcasts
  • Activate OB vehicle on location, where relevant, according to enterprise procedures
  • Install and safely test equipment at OB locations following industry regulations and standards
  • Establish and maintain signal and communication paths between OB point and program centre
  • Communicate effectively during OB with master control from OB point using enterprise protocols
  • Respond promptly and appropriately in the event of equipment failure
  • Monitor quality of signal from OB point and adjust as required
       
Element: Finalise outside broadcast location operations
  • Check equipment is dismantled and stored according to enterprise procedures
  • Return OB location to original or improved condition
  • Document issues pertaining to the OB production as required
  • Ensure OB equipment is sent for repair as required
  • Collaborate in debriefing sessions with production personnel and note areas for improvement
       


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. Prepare for outside broadcasts

1.1 Determine scope and timelines of outside broadcast (OB) requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Check equipment and organise repairs as required in readiness for OB

1.3 Determine a connection from OB point to program centre, conducting site surveys as required

1.4 Collaborate in pre-production sessions to ensure effective coordination of production and technical operations

1.5 Anticipate potential problems and discuss solutions or contingency plans with relevant personnel in line with creative, technical and budgetary requirements

2. Coordinate technical operations during outside broadcasts

2.1 Activate OB vehicle on location, where relevant, according to enterprise procedures

2.2 Install and safely test equipment at OB locations following industry regulations and standards

2.3 Establish and maintain signal and communication paths between OB point and program centre

2.4 Communicate effectively during OB with master control from OB point using enterprise protocols

2.5 Respond promptly and appropriately in the event of equipment failure

2.6 Monitor quality of signal from OB point and adjust as required

3. Finalise outside broadcast location operations

3.1 Check equipment is dismantled and stored according to enterprise procedures

3.2 Return OB location to original or improved condition

3.3 Document issues pertaining to the OB production as required

3.4 Ensure OB equipment is sent for repair as required

3.5 Collaborate in debriefing sessions with production personnel and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

plan, coordinate and monitor an outside broadcast (OB) and meet production requirements, including timelines

install and test OB equipment at OB locations

monitor and adjust broadcast signal to achieve highest quality output

follow enterprise protocols to communicate with other production personnel during an OB according

dismantle and store OB equipment correctly and return OB location to original condition

report and document OB production issues

work collaboratively with other production staff to improve OBs.

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:

describe features and functionality of equipment used in enterprise-specific OB equipment, facilities and systems

identify regulatory and industry standards relevant to OB systems

explain equipment and processes used to test OB equipment

identify communication and signal paths used in OB operations

outline typical problems that arise when coordinating OBs and how to handle these

identify work health and safety requirements as they relate to using equipment in OB facilities.

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. Prepare for outside broadcasts

1.1 Determine scope and timelines of outside broadcast (OB) requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Check equipment and organise repairs as required in readiness for OB

1.3 Determine a connection from OB point to program centre, conducting site surveys as required

1.4 Collaborate in pre-production sessions to ensure effective coordination of production and technical operations

1.5 Anticipate potential problems and discuss solutions or contingency plans with relevant personnel in line with creative, technical and budgetary requirements

2. Coordinate technical operations during outside broadcasts

2.1 Activate OB vehicle on location, where relevant, according to enterprise procedures

2.2 Install and safely test equipment at OB locations following industry regulations and standards

2.3 Establish and maintain signal and communication paths between OB point and program centre

2.4 Communicate effectively during OB with master control from OB point using enterprise protocols

2.5 Respond promptly and appropriately in the event of equipment failure

2.6 Monitor quality of signal from OB point and adjust as required

3. Finalise outside broadcast location operations

3.1 Check equipment is dismantled and stored according to enterprise procedures

3.2 Return OB location to original or improved condition

3.3 Document issues pertaining to the OB production as required

3.4 Ensure OB equipment is sent for repair as required

3.5 Collaborate in debriefing sessions with production personnel and note areas for improvement

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
Determine scope and timelines of outside broadcast (OB) requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 
Check equipment and organise repairs as required in readiness for OB 
Determine a connection from OB point to program centre, conducting site surveys as required 
Collaborate in pre-production sessions to ensure effective coordination of production and technical operations 
Anticipate potential problems and discuss solutions or contingency plans with relevant personnel in line with creative, technical and budgetary requirements 
Activate OB vehicle on location, where relevant, according to enterprise procedures 
Install and safely test equipment at OB locations following industry regulations and standards 
Establish and maintain signal and communication paths between OB point and program centre 
Communicate effectively during OB with master control from OB point using enterprise protocols 
Respond promptly and appropriately in the event of equipment failure 
Monitor quality of signal from OB point and adjust as required 
Check equipment is dismantled and stored according to enterprise procedures 
Return OB location to original or improved condition 
Document issues pertaining to the OB production as required 
Ensure OB equipment is sent for repair as required 
Collaborate in debriefing sessions with production personnel and note areas for improvement 

Forms

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