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Maintain broadcast equipment and facilities

Maintain broadcast equipment and facilities

Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRT402
State Code
AWJ78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose faults and repair broadcasting facilities and equipment in a variety of different environments.It applies to individuals who work with minimum supervision to repair faults, undertake routine maintenance and provide general technical support, working on single pieces of equipment and whole studios and systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and repair faults
  • 1.1 Use diagnostic techniques and reference material to isolate faults to equipment or parts of equipment
  • 1.2 Use appropriate test and diagnose equipment methodically and safely, obtaining specialist advice where required
  • 1.3 Consult with relevant personnel to determine the impact of repairs or maintenance on broadcast operations
  • 1.4 Document maintenance requirements following industry and enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Provide temporary service, if necessary, to meet standards of existing equipment
  • 1.6 Carry out equipment repairs within scope of own job role or organise repair by specialist services following enterprise procedures
  • 1.7 Test performance of system or equipment for satisfactory operation on completion of repairs
2. Undertake routine maintenance
  • 2.1 Implement equipment upgrades, as required, and align systems to manufacturer’s standards and specifications
  • 2.2 Carry out routine alignment on broadcast systems, including scheduled replacement of mechanical parts
  • 2.3 Advise relevant personnel if maintenance cannot be completed or faults outside the planned maintenance schedule have been found
  • 2.4 Check interconnection between equipment is compatible and logical
  • 2.5 Implement preventative maintenance routines and carry out repairs and alterations as required
  • 2.6 Check, update and maintain system logbooks and fault reports following enterprise procedures
  • 2.7 Monitor system or equipment faults for trends of intermittent failures in device or component
  • 2.8 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure maintenance and maintenance procedures are met
  • 2.9 Complete work in a safe manner, remove waste and debris from worksite, and remove obsolete equipment following enterprise guidelines and industry standards and regulations
3. Provide general technical support
  • 3.1 Assist relevant personnel with facility-related technical queries
  • 3.2 Communicate clearly with clients and other personnel about proper facilities and equipment usage and maintenance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1081 CUFBRT402A Maintain broadcast equipment and facilities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG04 CUABRT412 Repair and maintain broadcast equipment and facilities Unit of competency