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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Record audio and video in a broadcast environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243974  Record audio and video in a broadcast environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Audio-visual Media Production 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language Media Studies 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
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 
This unit standard will be useful to people who work in the audio-visual production industry and are responsible for the recording of audio and video in a broadcast environment.

People credited with this standard will be able to:
  • Prepare for recording and playback.
  • Line-up levels according to organisation`s requirements.
  • Route signals to prescribe destinations. 
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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:
  • Reading and writing at NQF level 4.
  • Computer literate at NQF level 4.
  • Demonstrate ability to work with video tape. 
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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 recording of audio and video in a broadcast environment which could include television broadcast and production facility houses.

    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 for recording and playback. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The instructions from the client are correctly interpreted. Any uncertainties about the instructions are clarified with the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The equipment and materials are prepared to client`s requirements and in line with manufacturer`s specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All materials are at hand for use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The equipment parameters are restored to the de-fault settings before setup. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Preparation time does not infringe on clients` booked session. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Line-up the levels of the equipment according to organisation`s requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The equipment and material format is compatible. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The tracking of the playback signal is optimised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The monitoring devices are set-up to display the correct signal and give proper readings. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example, Waveform Monitor Vectorscope VU and PPM meters.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Signal levels are lined up to the required technical standards. Where a machineequipment is prepared for recording, test signals are recorded where appropriate. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example, Audio, Video, Time Code.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The materials are prepared for use as per client instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Faults or problems, if any, are identified promptly, remedial action taken in terms of own responsibility and faults reported to the relevant person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Administration documents are completed accurately and comprehensibly. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Route signals to the prescribe destination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The signals and equipment controls are verified to be accessible at the prescribed destination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The routing is done in the simplest, most feasible way. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record video and audio materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The nature and sequence of materials to be recorded are accurately determined from relevant sources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An appropriate leader is created, timecode and user-bits set where applicable, according to the organisation`s and client`s requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The video and audio are monitored in terms of technical quality and content, evaluated against the technical standards and confirmed to match the client instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Remedial action is taken promptly if aspects of the recording do not meet the specification or required technical standard. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The communication and relationship with the client invites productive working conditions and business relations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Where a client`s requirements could not be met, feasible alternatives are suggested. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The final material is confirmed as meeting the technical standards and client specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The work is completed within the specified timeframe. Where the deadline could not be met due to circumstances beyond own control, alternate solutions are presented to the agreement of both the client and the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The finished materials are labelled in the approved format and dispatched to the correct destination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Logging or data capture of material`s content and technical quality is accurate, legible and complete. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    Recording equipment is returned to default settings and patchings removed where applicable. 


    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. 
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    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:
  • Equipment and materials playback parameters and operations.
  • Operation of communication equipment.
  • Different types of recording formats and systems.
  • Correct procedures for handling materials and equipment.
  • Fault conditions and how to identify them.
  • Different broadcasting standards.
  • Operating monitoring devices.
  • Timecode, how to set and use it.
  • Organisation`s reporting process.
  • Effective communication techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve sound problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking by identifying faults and taking remedial action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others (clients and colleagues) as a member of a team, group, organisation to achieve the production requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves (on the production) 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 and colleagues), using visual and/or language skills. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology (videotape machines, measuring equipment) effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment (venue) and health of others (crew and performers). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding that the production world is a set of related systems and that problem-solving do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 12503, "Record audio and video using a video tape machine in a broadcast environment", Level 5, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58394   National Certificate: Film and Television Production  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 


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