Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.