Advise on technical issues with broadcast and media systems, software or equipment
Overview
"This standard is about advising others on technical broadcast and transmission issues to the expected quality.
This standard applies to a variety of broadcast and media systems including studio operation, outside broadcast, post production, distribution and transmission. Advice may be given to technical or non-technical colleagues and may relate to the set-up, operation or maintenance of broadcast and media systems and equipment.
This standard is for those working as broadcast and media systems engineers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"1. research and obtain information before giving advice
2. select and advise on the most effective and realistic technical solution in line with production constraints
3. give advice to relevant people in line with timescales and requirements
4. select and use communication methods that meet the needs of those receiving advice
5. use a level of technical terminology that meets the technical understanding of the person receiving the advice
6. use supporting information to clarify advice when required
7. check that people understand the advice you are giving and the implications of following it
8. suggest materials, equipment and skills that will be required to follow the advice
9. check that advice complies with relevant regulations and guidelines
10. review the advice given against issues raised and adapt the approach as required"
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
"1. the purpose, benefits, limitations and risks of the equipment and software required for broadcast and media systems
2. the specific safety precautions to be taken when working with broadcast equipment, software, and systems
3. how to operate the broadcast systems, software and equipment required
4. the purpose and protocols associated with addressing using IP
5. the principles of design, architecture, development, and maintenance of networks
6. how to connect broadcast and media systems and equipment to network systems
7. the types of problem that can occur with the operation of broadcast and media systems and why it is important to solve them in a timely manner
8. the problem-solving tools and techniques used to identify and rectify the causes of faults in broadcast systems, software, and equipment
9. the organisational processes for ensuring physical and network security of data and systems
10. how to ensure uninterruptable power supply
11. the current viewing standards and professional, national, and international deliverable standards and expressions of best practice
12. the relevant health, safety, environmental and broadcasting regulations, organisational guidelines, procedures, and systems and how to obtain information on them
13. how to identify who advice should be given to and the importance of giving advice in a timely manner
14. how to explain a solution and its rationale and check others' understanding of the advice given
15. how to portray a positive demeanor to others when they do not immediately understand your advice
16. the types of supporting information to provide clarification and their benefits and disadvantages
17. the different communication methods, their benefits, and disadvantages and when to use them
18. the extent of your own responsibility and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot solve"