Working to ensure the reliability of broadcast and media systems
Overview
Approved for delivery on the 06/03/2020, the broadcast and media systems technician, Higher apprenticeship standard provides a level 5, upon completion. This apprenticeship will typically take 24 months to complete, not including the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Your primary purpose as a Broadcast and media systems technician apprentice is to carry out planned and corrective maintenance on broadcast and media systems used to deliver TV, radio and online services, working to ensure their reliability and integrity.
You will respond quickly to faults and issues that result in a loss of service, and use your knowledge of their electrical, mechanical and environmental characteristics to carry out repairs and replacements on a range of technical systems and components and help minimise downtime. To support this, you will know how to obtain and use specification documentation such as plans, design documents, operational handbooks and equipment manuals.
You will also test broadcast and media equipment, and provide modifications and upgrade suggestions to technical operators, broadcast engineers and suppliers. You will know how to log faults, complete risk assessments, and obtain and use the appropriate test equipment where required.
You will be expected to work individually and take full responsibility for your work and any decisions made that will affect reliability and performance, alongside knowing when and how to escalate issues or faults following the correct procedures.
Careers and jobs associated
- Maintenance Technician
- Communications Technician
- Master Control Room Operator
If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship standard, including possible duties of the role, skills and assessment method visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
