Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUFAIR402A, 'Present a wide range of radio material'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Present a wide range of radio material' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Expand repertoire of on-air presentation techniques | 1. Develop techniques for ad-libbing to vary the content, audience appeal and pace of programs 2. Record and evaluate practice sessions to improve techniques for moving smoothly from one program item to the next 3. Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature 4. Use a range of different perspectives to introduce and discuss music items 5. Record and evaluate practice sessions to develop skills in presenting voice reports and in conducting talkback sessions |
Prepare for live broadcasts or recording sessions | 6. Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions 7. Ensure that presentation material complies with broadcasting laws and regulations 8. Exercise voice in preparation for sessions 9. Check that the equipment is fully operational and refer faults or problems to the relevant personnel |
Present a range of material | 10. Apply a range of presentation techniques to ensure a natural flow of material throughout sessions 11. Forward promote segments in a way that encourages people to stay listening 12. Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow 13. Conduct talkback sessions in close collaboration with relevant personnel 14. Present live voice reports from the field in a way that shares the experience with listeners and captures their imagination 15. Respond to studio direction according to station procedures |
Mix audio inputs | 16. Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required level and tonal balances 17. Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air 18. Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets 19. Deal with equipment operational problems promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions 20. Brief and cue studio guests as required 21. Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system 22. Cross to live feeds, ensuring a smooth, accurately timed transition between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds |
Wrap up sessions | 23. Time presentation material to allow smooth transition to the following program in consultation with the next presenter 24. Save relevant material for archiving and future use according to station procedures 25. Complete relevant documentation according to station procedures 26. Reflect on own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement |