Pathway
Media Broadcast Technician
Media Broadcast Technician youth apprentices gain foundational skills of set up, operation, and maintenance of equipment used to transmit audio and video for radio or television.
Length of Apprenticeship: One or two years
Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 8 competencies in year 1. Seven must be from the list below. Second year youth apprentices must complete a total of 8 different competencies in the second year. If necessary, employers can substitute 1 competency per year with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment.
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Competencies
- Record sound for broadcasting
- Record video for broadcasting
- Control audio/video equipment during broadcast
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals
- Adjust equipment to maintain quality broadcasts
- Operate electronic transmission equipment
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems
- Perform minor repairs and cleaning of audio and/or video equipment
- Edit broadcast materials
- Prepare recording session area
- Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment
- Install, connect, and make cables
- Assist the installation of equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems
- Assist operators through help desk calls
- Contribute to plan of new broadcasts and installations
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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High School and College Courses
- Web/Multimedesign
- Photography
- Video Production
- Web Development
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High School and College Courses
- Web/Multimedesign
- Photography
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Digital Photography
- Web Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
- Registered Apprenticeships in Graphics Design pathway are not currently available.
College and University
- Completion of a Youth Apprenticeship fulfills college admission requirements across the UW System. Click here to learn more Universities of Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Technical College System