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.
Broadcasting equipment may include:
master control
outside broadcast van
post-production facilities
studio.
Signal source may be:
multiple
single.
Relevant personnel may include:
architect
building personnel
designers
equipment operators
floor manager
head of department
other specialist personnel
other technical personnel
producer
production assistant
production designer
production manager
station manager
subcontracted personnel
supervisor
technical director.
Faults in performance and condition of equipment may include:
electrical, e.g.:
power supply
earthing
motors
indicators
switches
relays
electronic, e.g.:
signal presence
waveform
component condition
mechanical, e.g.:
wear and tear
alignment
movement
interference.
Broadcast systems may include:
analogue
computer
digital.
Documentation may include:
fault reports
history cards
instruction sheets
logbooks
purchase orders.
Methods and procedures may include:
computer modelling
databases
flow/process diagrams
graphical analysis
spreadsheets.
Test equipment may include:
audio test set
automatic measuring equipment
computer
digital analysis equipment
multimeter
oscilloscope
RF measurement test set
test signal generator
video waveform monitor.
Broadcast outputs may relate to:
audio transmission
video transmission.
Monitoring equipment may include:
picture monitor
vectorscope
video waveform monitor.
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.

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 manufacturer specifications to maintain audio and/or image quality
ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision
efficient monitoring of performance and quality of either radio or television broadcast systems according to enterprise requirements
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 either radio or television 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 monitoring the quality and performance of broadcasting equipment or systems
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:
CUFBRT401A Install or upgrade broadcasting equipment and facilities
CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcasting facilities and equipment
ICTTC101C Locate and diagnose electronic faults
UEENEEH080A Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems.