352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians

Broadcasting and audiovisual 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 include - (a) controlling equipment to record sound; (b) controlling equipment to edit and mix image and sound recordings to ensure satisfactory quality and to create special image and sound effects; (c) applying knowledge of principles and practices of image and sound recording and editing in order to identify and solve problems; (d) controlling transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes; (e) controlling radio communications systems, satellite services and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft; (f) applying knowledge of principles and practices of broadcasting, telecommunications terminals and transmissions systems in order to identify and solve problems; (g) making emergency repairs to equipment. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Audiovisual operator - Broadcasting equipment operator - Broadcasting technician - Camera operator (motion picture) - Camera operator (video) - Production assistant (media) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Photographer - 3431.

Telecommunications engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Tasks include - (a) providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes; (b) studying technical material such as blueprints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted; (c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given; (d) providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations; (e) applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Engineering technician (telecommunications) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Engineering technician (electronics) - 3114 - Computer hardware installer - 7422 - Telecommunications equipment repairer - 7422 - Telephone installer - 7422.