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.
Diagnostic techniques may include:
comparison of measured readings for equipment and system performance against manufacturer or site specifications
comparison of results against past performance in the same piece of equipment
comparison of results against similar pieces of equipment or systems
operational checks against normal operating specifications.
Reference material may include:
circuit schematics
design plan
drawings
equipment manuals
equipment warranties
fault reports
instruction sheets
logbooks
manufacturer support data
previous history of equipment
purchase orders
system interconnection information
system/equipment specifications and manuals.
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
architects
building personnel
client
designers
floor manager
head of department
operators of the equipment
other specialist personnel
other technical personnel
producer
production assistant
production designer
production manager
station manager
subcontracted personnel
supervisor
technical director.
Repairs or maintenance may impact:
budgets
end users/audience
legal requirements
maintenance systems
operational procedures
personnel
physical
production schedules
quality of broadcast signal
technical systems
the environment
work.
Maintenance may involve:
entire broadcast facility
multiple pieces of equipment
one piece of equipment
outside broadcast vehicle.
Equipment may include:
analogue
broadcast-specific systems
communication or RF equipment, e.g. ISDN, RF links
computers
digital
display devices, e.g. monitors
line equipment, e.g. audio/video DAs
production video and audio equipment, e.g. sound/vision mixer
record/replay machines, e.g. cameras, audio recorders.
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.
Performance tests may include:
assessing error performance levels
checking alarms
checking compliance with equipment parameters, e.g.:
amplitude response
frequency response
distortion
noise performance
phase
timing
data network performance
bit error rate (BER)
mechanical performance
working temperature
checking that performance measurements:
accord with predetermined specifications
meet approved operating margins
testing of protection mechanisms.
Maintenance procedures may include:
in situ performance, e.g.:
monitor alignment
hard disk defragmentation
replacement of parts
alignment or calibration and measurement
software upgrade
software reinstallation.

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 diagnose and repair faults in either radio or television broadcasting facilities and equipment
ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision
efficient repair and maintenance of either radio or television broadcasting equipment and facilities 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 repairing or maintaining 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:
CUFBRT401A Install or upgrade broadcasting equipment and facilities
CUFBRT403A Ensure quality of broadcast output
ICTTC101C Locate and diagnose electronic faults.