Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate outside broadcasts in media industries including setting up and monitoring live feeds and rectifying faults quickly and efficiently.
It applies to individuals who work with minimum supervision and in the context of outside broadcasts, who are usually responsible for supervising others when coordinating outside broadcasts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and Entertainment Production – Broadcast Technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for outside broadcasts |
1.1 Determine scope and timelines of outside broadcast (OB) requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Check equipment and organise repairs as required in readiness for OB 1.3 Determine a connection from OB point to program centre, conducting site surveys as required 1.4 Collaborate in pre-production sessions to ensure effective coordination of production and technical operations 1.5 Anticipate potential problems and discuss solutions or contingency plans with relevant personnel in line with creative, technical and budgetary requirements |
2. Coordinate technical operations during outside broadcasts |
2.1 Activate OB vehicle on location, where relevant, according to enterprise procedures 2.2 Install and safely test equipment at OB locations following industry regulations and standards 2.3 Establish and maintain signal and communication paths between OB point and program centre 2.4 Communicate effectively during OB with master control from OB point using enterprise protocols 2.5 Respond promptly and appropriately in the event of equipment failure 2.6 Monitor quality of signal from OB point and adjust as required |
3. Finalise outside broadcast location operations |
3.1 Check equipment is dismantled and stored according to enterprise procedures 3.2 Return OB location to original or improved condition 3.3 Document issues pertaining to the OB production as required 3.4 Ensure OB equipment is sent for repair as required 3.5 Collaborate in debriefing sessions with production personnel and note areas for improvement |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Writing |
3.3, 3.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 2.5, 3.5 |
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Numeracy |
1.5, 2.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 2.5, 3.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1-3.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUABRT404 Coordinate outside broadcasts |
CUFBRT404A Coordinate outside broadcasts |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to clarify performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5