Certificate III in Broadcast Technology - CUA30815
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator in the television and radio broadcasting and allied industries, who applies a broad range of competencies associated with the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of equipment and software in a varied work context using some and discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. Licensing/Regulatory Information Electrical workIn some states and territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.Restricted Cabling RegistrationThe unit of competency ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule is necessary to meet the current ACMA (Australian Communication Media Authority) restricted cabling registration requirements. National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk WorkThe National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction WorkSets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit \u2018CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry\u2019 from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.Electromagnetic emissions hazardsRadio frequency workers must complete an electromagnetic emissions (EME) awareness course. Individuals who are required to attend sites with substantial EME hazards (such as a broadcast transmission sites) must understand the risks of EME and the necessary precautions to mitigate the risks.
Structure
- 15 units: 4 core
- 11 elective
Subjects
- Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises
- Install and manage network protocols
- Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
- Migrate to new technology
- Work effectively in the creative arts industry
- Run standard diagnostic tests
- Contribute to health and safety of self and others
- Use power tools/hand held operations
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
- Install and test lighting equipment
- Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- Perform basic transmission operations
- Maintain equipment and software
- Terminate metallic conductor customer cable
- Install and terminate coaxial cable
- Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
- Licence to perform dogging
- Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
- Install and optimise operating system software
- Licence to perform rigging advanced level
- Joint and terminate coaxial cable
- Work effectively as an off-site worker
- Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- Connect internal hardware components
- Determine and action network problems
- Organise personal work priorities and development
- Licence to perform rigging basic level
- Prepare video material for television transmission
- Provide first aid
- Work safely in the construction industry
- Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
- Perform cable and system test on customer premises
Further information
Radio frequency workers must complete an electromagnetic emissions (EME) awareness course. Individuals required to attend sites with substantial EME hazards (such as a broadcast transmission sites) must understand the risks of EME and the necessary precautions to mitigate the risks.
