Interested in a simple Skills Scan and Learning Progress Tracker tool for the Audiovisual technician standard?
Knowledge
K1: Connection of audio system components, signal flow and conversion
K2: Methods of configuring and testing wireless microphones and what are common issues and adequate problem solving techniques
K3: The impact of microphone placement and room acoustics on an audio signal
K4: Audio mixing desk routing and operation
K5: Digital Audio Workstation fundamental operations
K6: Unmanaged audio mixing scenarios
K7: Lighting design and fixtures/controller connections
K8: Synchronisation of video signals for multi-camera setups
K9: Principals of photography for moving image
K10: Appropriate audiovisual equipment and/or applications for a given brief
K11: Project management principles: planning, change, budgets, and documentation
K12: Integrated audiovisual solutions for specific requirements
K13: How to use CAD drawings when designing systems
K14: AV over IP concepts and operation: servers, digital signage, channel distribution, and access
K15: Awareness of the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of videoconferencing systems and platforms
K16: Videoconferencing booking systems
K17: Redundancy and backup systems relevant to the project
K18: Hardware/software configurations for streaming online audiovisual content
K19: Installation/configuration of personal computers and common computer operating systems general functionality
K20: Project mastering
K21: Designation of video resolutions, frame rates, and output options
K22: Video compression and decompression through codec and bitrate workflows
K23: Required workflows for online and offline edits utilising a media server
K24: Designation of sampling rate, bit depth, and channel options
K25: Audio deliverables within the context of a specific project
K26: Different types of online events, their requirements and key considerations
K27: Interactive solutions for online events
K28: Audiovisual accessibility considerations and systems
K29: Personal data management in accordance with relevant data protection legislation
K30: National, employer, and context specific health and safety regulations
K31: Potential hazards and preventative measures
Skills
S1: Operate a video camera and vision mixer
S2: Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
S3: Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
S4: Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
S5: Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
S6: Root cause analysis & problem solving
S7: Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
S8: Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
S9: Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
S10: Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
S11: Configure and manage remote participation systems
S12: Edit audio and video content
S13: Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
S14: Create digital assets for video workflows
S15: Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
S16: Audio capture
S17: Deliver virtual event technical operations
S18: Clearly advise and guide event participants
S19: Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
S20: Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
S21: Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
S22: Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
S23: Complete risk assessment documentation
S24: Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
S25: Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
S26: Document and record maintenance activities
S27: Safe storage of equipment
S28: Create a coherent planning document
Behaviours
B1: Think and act independently and safely whilst working within company guidelines
B2: Work calmly and methodically in time-sensitive situations
B3: Reference user manuals and manufacturer guidance
B4: Awareness of the importance of regular contact, when appropriate, to offer updated information and documentation
B5: Able to modify personal approach based on the situation
B6: Challenges approaches to work in a constructive manner
B7: Confident & effective communicator
B8: Online researcher of new equipment and training opportunities, communicate with professionals and organisations to prioritise personal training goals and activities
B9: Well prepared, anticipates issues ahead of time
B10: Take initiative e.g. seek the source of an issue of own accord and take necessary action
Duty 1
DUTY: Design, install, and operate a wide range of audiovisual equipment configurations including, but not limited to: audio mixing desks, video cameras, public address systems, display screens, projectors, wireless microphone systems, recording devices, and lighting systems
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K17
K28
K30
K31
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S28
B1
B2
B3
B9
B10
Duty 2
DUTY: Provide unguided support and technical management of events.
K2
K3
K4
K6
K7
K8
K17
K30
K31
S5
S6
S7
S18
B1
B2
B3
B5
B7
B9
B10
Duty 3
DUTY: Work collaboratively with, and facilitate communication between, performers, public speakers, presenters, clients, event organisers, support teams, external contractors, management, and any other stakeholders.
K11
S6
S7
S8
S9
S18
S28
B2
B4
B5
B7
B10
Duty 4
DUTY: Advise and guide customers on requirements for a range of permanent/time-limited scenarios, manage expectations and resolve complaints.
K10
K11
K12
K17
K28
K30
K31
S6
S7
S8
S9
S18
B1
B2
B4
B5
B7
B9
B10
Duty 5
DUTY: Design integrated audiovisual systems in line with customer requirements and the project environment.
K1
K3
K4
K6
K7
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K17
K28
K30
K31
S6
S7
S8
S9
S28
B1
B3
B4
Duty 6
DUTY: Plan, install, and configure AV over IP systems.
K1
K10
K12
K14
K17
S6
S10
S28
B1
B3
Duty 7
DUTY: Coordinate and conduct videoconferencing setup and testing, ensure optimal performance and adherence to required specifications.
K3
K15
K16
K17
K28
S6
S7
S11
B2
B3
B9
Duty 8
DUTY: Install and/or support the use of personal computers, servers, and digital signage.
K19
K28
K30
K31
S6
S10
B1
B3
Duty 9
DUTY: Capture, edit, and post-produce audio and video content.
K1
K3
K4
K5
K9
K10
K20
K21
K22
K23
K24
K25
K30
K31
S3
S6
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
B1
B3
Duty 10
DUTY: Plan and manage virtual events/online broadcasts.
K3
K10
K11
K15
K17
K18
K26
K27
K28
K29
S6
S7
S8
S17
S18
S28
B2
B3
B5
B7
B9
B10
Duty 11
DUTY: Analyse the design, planning and execution of services offered via testing and customer feedback: diagnose issues, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend improvements.
K10
K11
K17
K28
K29
K30
S6
S7
S28
B3
B4
B6
B7
B10
Duty 12
DUTY: Plan, develop, and provide technical training for inexperienced end users.
K10
K17
K19
K28
K30
S7
S9
S19
S28
B1
B3
B5
B7
B9
Duty 13
DUTY: Use research and development to inform personal professional development activity and enhance knowledge and skills.
K11
S7
S20
S21
B3
B8
B10
Duty 14
DUTY: Perform administration duties pertaining to a range of events requiring audiovisual services e.g. logging requests, updating meeting/event calendars, tracking and updating project progress, producing purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing e-mail communications.
K11
S7
S22
B4
B7
Duty 15
DUTY: Conduct risk assessments and produce accompanying documentation.
K30
K31
S7
S23
S24
B1
B9
Duty 16
DUTY: Maintain audiovisual equipment and an associated inventory in a variety of spaces: ensure systems are event-ready and meet specific requirements.
K19
K30
S6
S10
S22
S25
S26
B1
B2
B3
B9
B10
Duty 17
DUTY: Ensure that all audiovisual spaces and stores are kept orderly and presentable.
