Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

clarify program content requirements

work as a member of a production team both independently and under direction

use information networks

organisational and selfmanagement skills sufficient to prepare program content within tight timeframes

aural and visual discrimination skills sufficient to determine whether technical quality of material is acceptable for broadcast

literacy skills sufficient to write routine presentation material

numeracy skills sufficient to fit all content items into allocated program time

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of production team members

industry terminology

issues and challenges that arise in writing content

typical structures for onair presentation eg continuity light and shade pace content to match time of day and duration of segments

basic understanding of common law and broadcasting codes of practice sufficient to identify issues that could lead to legal action

OHS standards as they relate to working in a broadcasting environment

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

efficient preparation of program content within given parameters on a regular basis

collaborative approach to work

ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to production situations that require the preparation of program content

access to current information about and persons able to advise on laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of program outlines and running sheets prepared by the candidate in response to a range of briefs

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFRESA Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

CUFSOUA Compile audio material for broadcast

CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast

CUFWRTA Write content for a range of media

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media.

Items may include:

Elements of a program profile may include:

Aspects to consider in relation to format may include:

Information sources may include:

Laws or regulations may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Content to be written may include:

Conventions of writing broadcast copy may include:

Presentation material may include:

Documentation may include: