List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for interviews with Community members | 1.1 Determine purpose and objectives of interviews 1.2 Research background to topic and events 1.3 Identify people (narrators) who may be able to provide information on topic and events 1.4 Develop process for individual or group sessions with narrators according to topic and events to be covered 1.5 Develop and check basic questions for interviews with narrators 1.6 Obtain and check equipment, locations and other resources 1.7 Obtain permissions from Cultural Authority to conduct interviews about Community history and culture 1.8 Invite selected narrators |
2. Conduct interviews with Community members | 2.1 Explain oral history process to narrators to obtain their consent to record and use information provided 2.2 Set up and test recording equipment for operation 2.3 Identify recording media for later reference 2.4 Follow cultural protocols and use appropriate language 2.5 Use basic questions to initiate the interview 2.6 Take notes to identify supplementary questions and to support recording media 2.7 Manage interview process to obtain expected and unexpected information, including memories of incidents 2.8 Support narrator to express memories and opinions in an uncritical and positive setting 2.9 Provide positive feedback on the narrator's assistance 2.10 Manage the environment and distractions to maintain a positive response from the narrator 2.11 Manage session lengths to avoid tiring narrators and interviewer |
3. Transcribe and edit information | 3.1 Handle recorded media and transcripts to maintain recording quality and accuracy and security and privacy requirements 3.2 Transcribe interviews according to agreements with narrators 3.3 Provide draft written or oral transcripts to narrators for editing according to agreement with narrators 3.4 Complete editing according to narrator’s wishes 3.5 Record and manage information on narrator’s doubts or hesitancy on certain facts, and conflicting information between interviews separately from transcripts |
4. Store records | 4.1 Store recorded media and transcripts to maintain recording quality, accuracy, security and privacy requirements 4.2 Control access to records according to the narrator’s wishes |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
record and document Community history in accordance with Community protocols and permissions
prepare for interviews by identifying topics, people to be interviewed, questions and interview processes and checking equipment
identify appropriate individuals or groups for interviews and obtain necessary permissions
use communication skills and language appropriate to the interviewee
set up all recording equipment according to enterprise procedures and needs of interview processes
conduct either individual or group interviews to elicit a wide range of information
take detailed notes of conversations for further reference and to help source supporting information
transcribe and edit information, using supporting documentation where possible
store recorded media and transcripts to maintain recording quality and accuracy and security and privacy requirements according to enterprise procedures
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
background and context of subject areas covered in the interviews/sessions
objectives of the natural and/or cultural resource research
range of communication approaches
relevant cultural protocols
enterprise procedures relating to the recording, management and storage of oral and community information
recording techniques and media
set-up and use of microphones and video cameras
use of still cameras
Community protocols, customs and Cultural Authorities for recording cultural knowledge and history
Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.
Assessors must satisfy current Standards for RTOs.