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Audio-visual technicians set up, operate and maintain equipment to record and edit images and sound for radio and television broadcasts, at live events and for telecommunication signals.

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Competences
37
Groups
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Essential
15
Optional
22

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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audiovisual equipment

The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.

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audiovisual products

The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.

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digital media

The set of medias that are transmitted through electronic devices.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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adapt to type of media

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

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coordinate audio system programmes

Coordinate the requirements, integration, and installation of audio control system programs.

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maintain audiovisual equipment

Perform routine maintenance tasks on audiovisual equipment as well as minor repairs, such as replacing parts and calibrating the instruments, on equipment used in processing sound and images.

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operate audio equipment

Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.

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operate broadcast equipment

Operate broadcast equipment to produce, switch, receive, record, edit, and reproduce television and radio signals.

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support audio system installation

Support the on-site installation efforts of the team. Troubleshoot and debug audio systems.

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transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer

Transfer uncut audiovisual materials to a computer, synchronise them and store them.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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maintain electrical equipment

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

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maintain electronic equipment

Check and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.

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operate video equipment

Use of various types of video equipment.

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plan audiovisual recording

Plan audio-visual recordings.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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cinematography

The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials such as film stock.

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acoustics

The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.

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audio editing software

The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.

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photography

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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assess sound quality

Assess the recorded sound and music. Make sure it conforms to specifications.

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assist multimedia operator

Take over tasks from the multimedia operator as required. Call cues for the multimedia operator or operate the multimedia equipment yourself.

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create moving images

Create and develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional images in motion and animations.

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determine visual concepts

Determine how best to represent a concept visually.

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edit recorded sound

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

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operate a camera

Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

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operate remote broadcast equipment

Handle equipment that is used for broadcasting from locations which are far from central station. The pickup unit (RPU) is the most common tool for this communication.

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operate sound live

Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.

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receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples

Gain and receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded visual examples of your work. Obtain permissions to use images of people in your promotion.

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set up cameras

Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.

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set up sound equipment

Set up equipment to record sound. Test acoustics and make adjustments.

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use a telecine

Operate a Cathode-ray tube (CRT) system or a charge-coupled device telecine (CCD), which produce white light to colour grade images on film by exposing them to this light.

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use audio reproduction software

Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.

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assess power needs

Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.

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calibrate electronic instruments

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer and using calibration devices.

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coordinate activities in audio recording studio

Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure the material is maintained and available.

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manage sound quality

Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment 

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set up audiovisual peripheral equipment

Set up audiovisual peripheral equipment such as tripods, cables, microphones, monitors, and others.

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