Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:37 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:37 AM AWST
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Operate master control
Operate master control
Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRD511
CUABRD511
State Code
ODH99
ODH99
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan master control operations, organise feed and equipment setup, and manage traffic flows of incoming and outgoing television or radio transmission signals using master control equipment.The unit applies to those who work in large-scale or network broadcasting facilities and who manage complex operational activities incorporating a high level of responsibility, including management of a broadcast operations team. They apply well-developed communication, technical and problem-solving skills to ensure program sources and signals are of a high quality and workarounds are found to minimise disruptions to transmissions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan master control operations
- 1.1 Analyse production and transmission schedules and determine master control requirements
- 1.2 Anticipate and resolve potential problems in collaboration with required personnel
- 1.3 Check equipment, signal pathways and access to input and output feeds meet transmission and production requirements
2. Organise feeds and equipment requests
- 2.1 Organise line connections and switching applicable for delivery method used for incoming and outgoing feeds
- 2.2 Check equipment is operational and connected according to transmission and production requirements
- 2.3 Measure signal parameters against required organisational standards before and after conversion and adjust as required
- 2.4 Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures
3. Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
- 3.1 Supervise process of switching feeds into and out of master control during transmissions or recording of productions
- 3.2 Check quality of feeds meets organisational standards
- 3.3 Verify signals are free of distortion and within specifications using test equipment
- 3.4 Adjust systems and rectify signal problems as required
- 3.5 Diagnose and resolve equipment and transmission faults according to organisational standards
- 3.6 Maintain required broadcast quality and facilitate efficient switching of up-links and down-links in communication with feed providers
4. Provide general technical and operational support
- 4.1 Assess transmission levels and advise required personnel of problems with feed quality
- 4.2 Supervise recording or ingesting incoming signals and delivery of recorded material to transmission and production destinations according to organisational standards
- 4.3 Organise alternate fail-safe and back-up signal paths in event of breakdowns or failures of prime sources
- 4.4 Ensure information about workplace safety and security procedures is readily available for required personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ82 | CUABRD501 | Operate master control | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGT1 | CUA60620 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| BGU7 | CUA51020 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |