3521-Broadcasting and Audio-visual Technicians

Job Title: 

Broadcasting and Audio-visual Technicians

Job Description: 

Broadcasting and audio-visual technicians control technical functioning of equipment to record and edit images and sound and for transmitting radio and television broadcasts of images and sounds, as well as other types of telecommunication signals on land, sea or in aircraft.

Tasks: 

Applying knowledge of principles and practices of broadcasting, telecommunications terminals and transmissions systems, in order to identify and solve problems

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

809 - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

352101 - Broadcast Transmitter Operator
Description : Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Broadcasting Technician, Television Station Operator

352102 - Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Description : Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Focus Puller (Film), Video Tape Operator, Videographer

352103 - Sound Technician
Description : Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Audio Operator, Audio Technician, Dubbing Machine Operator, Dubbing Projectionist (Sound Mixing), Re-recording Mixer, Sound Editor / Mixer / Recordist / Operator / Specialist, Sound Effects Person, Video and Sound Recorder

352104 - Television Equipment Operator
Description : Operates television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Television Broadcasting Sound Operator, Television Control Room Technician, Vision Controller, Vision Mixer

352105 - Radio Station Operator
Description : Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment that regulates the signal strength, the clarity, and the ranges of sounds of radio broadcasts.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Radio Broadcasting Technician, Radio Control Room Technician

352106 - Production Assistant (Film, Television or Radio)
Description : Provides technical, administrative and organisational support to producers or directors for film, television, radio or stage productions.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Production Runner (Radio and TV)

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa