Required skills

ability to work cooperatively as a team member

communication skills sufficient to clarify information requirements

organising skills sufficient to

collect and review information on a given topic

maintain filing and information retrieval systems

literacy skills sufficient to

interpret written background information

write notes on information gathered verbally

selfmanagement skills sufficient to meet deadlines

computer skills sufficient to search efficiently for information on the internet and use database and word processing applications

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members

issues and challenges that arise when collecting and organising content for broadcast publication

protocols to be observed when gathering information of a culturally sensitive nature

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

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

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

ability to gather information on a range of topics from reliable sources within given timeframes

efficient system for storing and retrieving information and information sources

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to productionpublication situations that require the preparation of content

access to information sources relevant to the productionpublication situations

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 content organised by the candidate in response to specific instructions or directions

inspection of information filing systems maintained by the candidate

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

CUFPPMA Plan and prepare programs

CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.

Information requirements may include background information on:

Relevant personnel may include:

Information sources may include:

Productions may include:

Laws and regulations may include:

Databases may include: