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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Make broadcast transmission cables

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115046	Make broadcast transmission cables
ORIGINATOR
SGB Audio-visual Media Production
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
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	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 essential to technically skilled people who work in the broadcasting environment and need to use sophisticated methods and equipment to install, set-up, operate and fault find professional broadcast transmission equipment.

Learners need a wide range of specialised scholastic and technical skills to operate in a non-routine broadcast environment. Learners need substantial depth in other broadcast areas to plan and select appropriate methods or resources. Full responsibility for the entire process lies with the learner when making broadcast transmission cables.

People credited with this standard will be able to:

Select and obtain tools and materials for making transmission cables and connectors

Apply processes and procedures to terminate transmission cables

Comply with workplace health and safety requirements

Report on work operations

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 already understands:

Audio, video and data principles

Electronic principles

And are already competent in:

Using hand and power tools

Doing soldering and wiring

Using test equipment

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

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

Select and obtain tools and materials for making transmission cables and connectors.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Transmission cables are identified, described in terms of use and implications of incorrect use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Impedance, length, power losses, frequency range and physical properties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Connectors are identified, described in terms of use and the implications of incorrect use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Impedance, power handling capabilities and losses, frequency range and physical properties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Work instructions are interpreted and tasks correctly identified. Any uncertainties about the work instructions are clarified with the relevant person.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The relevant materials, equipment and tools are obtained in accordance with employer's procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Materials are prepared according to manufacturer's specifications/instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

The purpose of equipment, tools and materials obtained are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Selected cable(s) and connector(s) match the specific application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Apply processes and procedures to terminate transmission cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The cable is terminated with the correct connector for the specific application using the appropriate termination process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Crimp, solder, threaded or any other appropriate mechanical method.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tools are used correctly and effectively

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Quality inspection is carried out according to the specific application

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Outdoor connectors are sealed as per manufacturer's specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The completed work conforms to instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Possible problems and appropriate solutions are discussed

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Required health and safety practices are known and adhered to at all times

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Precautions are taken to avoid damage to components, tools and equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Waste and debris are removed from work sites and disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Consumables are safely stored in accordance with worksite practices

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Tools and equipment are cared for and stored as per worksite practice

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Potential health hazards are correctly identified and action appropriate for the context is taken

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Action can include removal, reduction and/or reporting

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Report on work operations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Documentation is completed accurately in the approved format

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Reports are accurate, legible and complete.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant ETQA
Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation Option:

The moderation requirements of the relevant 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:

Broadcast equipment and their application

Safety precautions and safe working practices in the broadcast environment

Own responsibilities and accountabilities in the workplace

Know different transmission cables and connectors

Worksite practices and procedures

Termination methods

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking to take remedial action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others (clients and colleagues) as a member of a team, group, organisation to achieve the required end-result.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves in the work areas and their activities responsibly and effectively to complete tasks within deadlines.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect and analyse engineering information and critically evaluate the effect of it on work performance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively (with clients and colleagues), using visual and / or language skills.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology (broadcast equipment) effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment (work areas and venues) and health of others (clients and colleagues).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding that the engineering world is a set of related systems and that problem-solving does 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:

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: appropriate, fair, manageable, integrated into work or learning, valid, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48792	Certificate: Broadcast Engineering	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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1.	Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD
2.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
3.	OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT
4.	SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS
5.	Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd