Commission broadcast and media systems
Overview
"This standard is about commissioning broadcast and media systems at the end of the installation process. This standard applies to a variety of broadcast and media systems including studio operation, outside broadcast, post production, distribution and transmission."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"1. specify methods and procedures for the broadcast and media system being commissioned
2. plan commissioning of broadcast and media systems
3. determine and obtain required resources to undertake commissioning of broadcast and media systems
4. implement commissioning of broadcast and media systems when conditions are suitable
5. implement commissioning of broadcast and media systems in line with agreed procedures
6. identify and resolve problems with the commissioning of broadcast and media systems
7. assess the results of commissioning and check that outputs of broadcast and media systems meet requirements
8. confirm that broadcast and media systems meet specifications and comply with all relevant regulations and guidelines
9. record commissioning results in information systems
10. check that transfer of control is accepted by clients when handing over commissioned systems to them"
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 differences between cloud based and on premises systems
3. the specific safety precautions to be taken when working with broadcast equipment, software, and systems
4. how to operate the broadcast and media systems, software and equipment required
5. the purpose and protocols associated with addressing using IP
6. the principles of design, architecture, development, and maintenance of networks
7. how to connect broadcast and media systems and equipment to network systems
8. the organisational processes for ensuring physical and network security of data and systems
9. the safe systems of work and isolation for working on antennas, high voltage, power boards, switchboards, and uninterruptable power supplies
10. the technical Quality of Service requirements that affect commissioning
11. the specifications and agreed outputs for the broadcast and media systems being commissioned
12. the product and service configurations
13. the commissioning process, methods and procedures that could be used for broadcast and media systems
14. how to implement commissioning and measure success
15. the specification to inform commissioning planning relevant to the system and installation,
16. the configuration required before handover
17. the requirements of the stakeholders,
18. the trials and/or tests needed to evaluate the system
19. the factors that should be considered when planning commissioning
20. what types of problem with commissioning could occur and how to solve them
21. the relevant health, safety, environmental and broadcasting regulations, guidelines and company procedures and systems and how to obtain information on them
22. the importance of keeping records of commissioning information
23. how to report and escalate problems"