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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Run a transmission on-air |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
12599 | Run a transmission on-air | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Audio-visual Media Production | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language | Communication Studies | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
People credited with this standard will be able to:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value is based on the assumption that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are already competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
This unit standard will be useful to people who work in the audio-visual production industry and are responsible for the transmissions on-air using automation equipment.
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare equipment for transmission before going on-air. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Technical equipment is confirmed as functional. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Equipment refers to specific equipment used in the enterprise: Studio Lights, Cameras, Microphone, Earpiece, Comms, Monitors, Media Machines, Audio/Video Mixers, Still Stores, Waveform Monitors and Vectorscopes, Title Generator, Video Effects Generator, Log Generator, Audio Players, Audio/Video Routers, Emergency Switcher |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Faults, if any, were reported immediately and accurately to the relevant person. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The consequences of incorrect reporting procedures and late reporting of faults are described in terms of the potential hazard to the transmission. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Check material for transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. All materials are available for transmission for an adequate look ahead time. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Media numbers match the transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Programmes, Commercials, Promotions, Channel Identifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Media duration match transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Discrepancies between programme elements and transmission schedule are resolved in time for transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Commercials, Programmes, Promotions, Channel Identifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. All material is located and ready for transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Transmission schedule verified and ready for automation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Tape numbers, Titles, Commercial codes, Durations, Time slots, Live events |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Load materials and sources as required for transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Materials are loaded according to the transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Presenters are prepared, voice balanced and their foldback is at a comfortable level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Camera angles are prepared and ready for transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Special background effects, if used, are set up and adjusted to meet the best possible effect. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The sequences of ancillary equipment are confirmed as correct according to the transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The Automation sequences are adjusted to meet transmission requirements, where necessary. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Outside sources are routed, checked for availability and the audio / video levels meet transmission standards. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Transmit all material to schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Material is played in the order of the transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. No avoidable loss of video or audio was sustained during transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Scheduling problems, if any, were solved according to client's instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Too long or too short programmes, overrunning of live programmes, fillers, commercials, sponsorships |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Technical problems, if any, were effectively solved according to the standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Sources were switched on time according to the transmission schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Transitions and effects were performed according to the station image. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Commercials played in the required time slot. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. Countdowns given to external sources correctly and accurately. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Report on the transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Transmission problems is reported accurately as they occur. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Faults are reported promptly to the relevant person. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The transmission report is routed to the appropriate destination. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Accreditation Options:
Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the MAPPP-SETA's ETQA. Moderation Option: The moderation requirements of MAPPP-SETA's ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard: |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve transmission problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking by identifying faults and taking remedial action. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others (presenters and colleagues) as a member of a team, group, organisation to achieve the production requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves (during transmission) and their activities responsibly and effectively to complete work operations within deadlines. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate production information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively (with clients, presenters and colleagues), using visual and / or language skills. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology (video and audio equipment) effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment (venue) and health of others (presenters and colleagues). |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding that the transmission is a set of related systems and that problem-solving do not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 62069 | National Certificate: Radio Production | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 49125 | National Certificate: Radio Production | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-12-02 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | Clean Heat Academy |
2. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
3. | Fourways Private College |
4. | Frayintermedia Cc |
5. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
6. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
7. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
8. | Radio Zibonele NPC |
9. | Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |