| Society of Broadcast Engineers Monthly Newsletter on Career Advancement July 2010 |
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| On the Horizon |
August
6-16 Certification Exams
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| What does SBE Certification mean to you? |
Megan Clappe
Certification Director
What does your SBE Certification mean to YOU?
Let me and the rest of SBE know what your certification means to you.
You have worked hard to obtain your certification, so share that story.
CORRECTION: Mark Simpson, CPBE, AMD, CBNT who contributed to the June newsletter belongs to Chapter 32, Tucson, AZ. |
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| Recertification-start working on it now! |
The SBE National Certification Committee has produced a brochure that you can use to help keep track of the activities you have completed during the 5 years of your SBE certification.
There is also an excel spreadsheet that you may use if you prefer to keep track on your computer.
Access the brochure here or the excel spreadsheet here.
If your certification expires July 1, 2010, please fill out the recertification application and send it in ASAP to maintain your SBE certification.
Upgrade your SBE Certification
If you currently hold a Certified Senior Radio Engineer (CSRE) or a Certified Senior Television Engineer (CSTE) certification and you have worked in the industry for at least 20 years, you may want to consider upgrading to the Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE). There is no exam involved. You can find more information about the CPBE and applications here. |
| Current Educational Opportunities |
Webinars by SBE
Check out the courses available on SBE University. | On-Demand Webinars
Affordable one-day workshops coming near you!
Deadline to register is approaching - July 6
Date: Tuesday - Thursday, August 3-5
Location: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
Room Rate: $109/night; Online room reservations - click here
This interactive, three-day course geared specifically to broadcast engineers includes the following subjects:
- Understanding the Dynamics of Leadership
- CAPS Study: Discover Your Leadership Behavioral Style
- Communication
- Effective Motivation Techniques
- Building Winning Teams
- Responsible Management and more
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| CBNT - Suggested Reference Books |
The SBE National Certification Committee has put together a list of Suggested Reference books that may be helpful in studying for the exam. Everyone's skill set and knowledge is different so the SBE National Certification Committee does not recommend specific books.
These books can be purchased through the SBE Bookstore (SBE Members receive a discount).
Networking: A Beginner's Guide, 5th Ed.
by Bruce Hallberg
This fifth Edition explains, step-by-step, how to install, set up, and administer Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, Fedora 10, and Apache. If you're beginning a career in networking or looking to refresh your skills, you need this detailed reference
This guide to cable installation for voice and data shows the details of proper LAN cabling and the basics of connecting LAN hardware. It includes cabling standards, the latest advances in fiber optics, gigabit ethernet, cable support structures, wireless LANs and includes more than 200 illustrations.
To view the entire list of the SBE suggested references please visit the SBE website, or contact the Certification Director, Megan Clappe, for more information. |
| Education Spotlight - Still Time to Register! |
 Human Factors in Broadcasting 
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Price: Members - $29; Non-Members - $45
Human factors is a discipline of study that deals with human-machine interaction. It is a scientific discipline that draws from many areas, including psychology, engineering, industrial design, statistics, operations research, and anthropometry. It focuses on a range of different topics, such as workplace safety, ergonomics, human error, product design, human capability and human-computer interaction.
So how does this translate to the broadcast engineering field?
By having an understanding of the principles of human factors, someone in the broadcast engineering field will be better equipped to face challenges such as:
The design of control rooms, production rooms, equipment rooms, maintenance facilities and remote facilities Improving work flow, including safety, reliability/human error, equipment selection, display and control selection and placement, and effects of automation Implementing environments appropriate to work and worker variability, including auditory, visual, vibration, thermal, physical and psychophysical
Why You Should Attend
This webinar provides an introduction to Human Factors as it relates to the field of broadcast engineering. Takeaways attendees can expect include:
- An understanding of the physical and cognitive limitations of humans and how costly it can be for broadcast engineers and their companies to ignore human factors.
- Gain an understanding of how to increase workflow, reduce costly errors and increase productivity in their workplaces.
- Become better judges of proposed benefits of products and services that use "Ergonomics" as part of the selling points.
Who Should Attend
Operations Staff ∙ Facility Designers ∙ Maintenance Staff ∙ Support Personnel ∙ Manager ∙ Executives ∙ Engineers
James McTigue, Principal Consultant
Impulsive Audio Consulting
Jim McTigue has worked for 35 years in the Acoustic, Broadcast, and Professional Audio fields. Currently, he provides technology consulting services through his firm, Impulsive Audio Consulting. Starting at the legendary A & R Recording Studios in New York, his career has included positions at Altec Lansing, API, Broadcast Technology, Euphonix, Radix Systems, and the legendary Sigma Sound Studios. McTigue holds a B. S. in System Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of NYU and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the AES, ASQ, IFQ, IEEE, IIE, NARAS and SBE. |
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