§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

broadcast technician

Broadcast technicians install, start up, maintain, monitor and repair equipment used for the transmission and reception of television and radio broadcast signals.

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Description

Broadcast technicians install, start up, maintain, monitor and repair equipment used for the transmission and reception of television and radio broadcast signals. They ensure that all materials are available in a suitable format of transmittable quality according to the transmission deadline. Broadcast technicians also maintain and repair this equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

media formats audiovisual products broadcast equipment multimedia systems electronics principles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

audiovisual equipment ICT communications protocols audio technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain audiovisual equipment set up broadcast equipment manage sound quality maintain electronic equipment install low voltage wiring maintain electrical equipment use audio reproduction software monitor quality of broadcasts meet deadlines calibrate electronic instruments operate audio equipment select recording source coordinate activities in audio recording studio operate electronic measuring instruments

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)