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Unit of Analysis: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

The programs in this cluster train for the related occupations, but do not function as exclusive ports of entry. People also prepare for these occupations through other training programs and related work experience.

274031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Camera operators usually acquire their skills through on-the-job training or formal postsecondary training at vocational schools, colleges, universities, or photographic institutes. Formal education ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
10.0105 Communications Technology/Technician
Communications Technology/Technician. A program that generally prepares individuals to function as workers and managers within communications industries. Includes instruction in business economics; basic management; principles of interpersonal and mediated communications; radio, television, and digital media production; and related aspects of technology and communications systems.
 
10.0201 Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the operation and maintenance of camera and lighting equipment and the production of finished still, video, and film products under the supervision of photographers, directors, and editors. Includes instruction in equipment setup and maintenance; lighting; power supplies; studio and film set tasks such as camera operator, grip, and best boy; plate and negative handling and development; laboratory procedures; and digital software applications. (Moved from 10.0103)
 
10.0202 Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping. (Moved from 10.0104)
 
10.0203 Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound effects recording; sound track editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.
 
10.0299 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other. Any instructional program in audiovisual communications technologies not listed above.
 
10.9999 Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. Any instructional program in communications technologies and support services not listed above.
Occupation(s)
 
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Set up or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.
 
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs.
 
27-4013 Radio Operators
Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
 
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
 
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
 
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.
 
39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

 
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