Elements and Performance Criteria

Documentation may be:

computer generated

manually written

in bar code format

Relevant personnel may include:

supervisor

head of department

technical director

other technical staff

other specialist staff

floor manager

station manager

transmission operators

presentation operators

tape library personnel

tape operators

master control

news editor

producer

editor

tape editor

Format suitable for television transmission may be:

digital tape

analog tape

any digital media

Media may include:

tape

computer

digital

analog

Dubbing video material may involve:

copying from tape to tape in the same format

copying from a source tape in one format to a destination tape in another format, eg from analog to digital

copying from a tape to disk

copying from tape to computer hard drive

Checking the media may involve:

exercising the tape by fast forwarding and rewinding

Playback may be:

live to air

live to tape

test viewing of source and recorded material

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

familiarity with specific recording equipment
ability to check equipment is working to specifications
interpretation of specifications for equipment
television standards PAL, NTSC, SECAM, CCIR 601, as required
sources of advice, information, and technical support
basic understanding of television broadcast systems and transmission facilities
correct broadcast terminology
concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality
videotape library procedures
tape documentation
tape handling and care
time-coding
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
erasing tapes
basic maintenance of recording devices, eg cleaning of tape path and functional testing
communication - oral and written reports
use of intercom and production talkback communication devices
time management techniques

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUFBRD03A Capture broadcast material on tape for television transmission

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

the interpretation of production schedules/instructions
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
effective verbal and written communication with a range of individuals

Method and context of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken in the workplace, on the job, due to the specific workplace environment requirements.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations to establish consistency of performance.

A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:

role play
work samples
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment used in broadcast facilities, currently used by the television industry.

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)