2.2.8 Certified AV Practitioner

Description

The practitioner can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the science and technology used in the audio-visual industry.

Benefits

Use the designatory letters (Cert AV Prac) behind their name

Participate in SACIA events at discounted rates

Offer employers and colleagues assurance of commitment to the broadcast, communications and professional AV industry

Subscription to the SACIA code of Professional Conduct

Participation in a CPD programmes – as prescribed by SACIA

Be listed on the National Learners’ Record Database.

Qualifying criteria

The candidate must:

• be in good standing in the industry
• have at least 3 years’ experience working in the audio-visual industry. Individuals working on a freelance basis should demonstrate that they have worked a minimum 105 days in each year.
• be a member of SACIA
• have gained an appropriate NQF registered qualification at NQF 5 or equivalent
• Gained an endorsement from a person of good standing within the professional audio-visual industry

Assessment

Applicants should complete an online examination (AVP002) that will test their breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of competencies and technologies specific to the audio-visual industry.

Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements

Designated members are required to:

• maintain annual membership of SACIA
• subscribe to the SACIA Code of Professional Conduct
• comply with the CPD requirements as stipulated by SACIA

Recognition of Prior Learning

SACIA’s certification council recognize that many applicants for this designation will not hold an underlying NQF-level 5 qualification. The Council will encourage individual’s lacking such a qualification to apply for a professional designation if they can demonstrate at least 6 years’ relevant work experience in the audio-visual industry.

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