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![]() 2.2.2 Certified BCT Practitioner Description An individual applying for the Cert BCT Practitioner designation should demonstrate an informed understanding of any field aligned to the broadcast or communications sector, as well as detailed knowledge in an area of specialisation. They should also be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of the business and administration systems related to that specialisation. For example, an operations manager in a broadcast environment would have a fundamental understanding of all aspects of broadcast operations and workflows, including origination, broadcasting and archiving. They’d have an informed understanding of most aspects of the origination process, as well as a detailed understanding of at least one specialisation.
A camera operator should be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of the content production process and an in‐depth understanding of the art and craft of cinematography in the film/ video environment.
Benefits
Qualifying criteria Applicants must have:
Portfolio of Evidence
There is no definitive list of documents that might be included in the Portfolio of Evidence, but it would generally include a detailed list of work undertaken, copies of course and training certificates received, testimonials and letters of recommendation supporting an individual’s claim of comprehensive knowledge, experience and competence, and a list of any awards or commendations received.
Individuals applying for a designation in content creation (such as animators, editors and camera operators) should provide a showreel reflecting the breadth and depth of work undertaken. For specialist camera operators, the showreel should demonstrate how lighting, composition and camera movement have been used to achieve a visual objective. An animators showreel should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the animation process, including administrative and management systems associated with animation. They should also be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of animation workflows and processes, as well as the creative skills associated with the art and craft of animation. Extracts should be uploaded to Vimeo as an H264 Quicktime file, 25 fps constant frame rate, 720p HD (1280 x 720 px) at a bit rate of 5000 and no more than 10,000kbit/s. You should also provide an accompanying document, with a short statement describing the technical and creative challenges addressed in the extracts and clips provided. Designation competencies Candidates applying for the Certified BCT Practitioner designation should be able to demonstrate the following:
Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements Designated members are required to:
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 additional work experience in the broadcast and communications industry. Their portfolio of evidence should also demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of the technology used in the broadcast and communications sector. An assessment will be conducted by a body of subject matter experts. For more information please visit the RPL page |