// Unit group · 3521

Broadcasting and Audio-visual Technicians

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.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 35 Information and Communications Technicians / 352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

ElectricalNoise

// Hand tools

  1. 1Pliers and Wire Cutters
  2. 2Screwdrivers

controlling equipment to record sound

controlling equipment to edit and mix image and sound recordings to ensure satisfactory quality and to create special image and sound effects

applying knowledge of principles and practices of image and sound recording and editing in order to identify and solve problems

controlling transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes

controlling radio communications systems, satellite services and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft

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

making emergency repairs to equipment.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Audio-visual operator
- Broadcasting equipment operator
- Broadcast technician
- Camera operator (motion picture)
- Camera operator (video)
- Production assistant (media)

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Photographer - 3431

Indexed job titles 33