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CUAAIR402
Present a wide range of material on air

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present a wide range of material while managing audio inputs and outputs in a complex studio environment using a range of presentation techniques and solid understanding of audience behaviour and expectations.

It applies to individuals who operate with a fair degree of autonomy, and also work as members of a production team contributing to overall program planning and production.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Expand repertoire of presentation techniques

1.1 Develop techniques for ad libbing to vary content, audience appeal and pace of programs

1.2 Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature

1.3 Use different ways to introduce and discuss music items

1.4 Record and evaluate practice sessions to develop skills in presenting voice reports, conducting talkback sessions and moving smoothly from one program item to the next

2. Prepare for live broadcasts

2.1 Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions

2.2 Check presentation material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice

2.3 Exercise voice in preparation for sessions, while caring for vocal health

2.4 Check equipment is fully operational and safe, and refer faults or problems to relevant personnel

3. Present a range of material

3.1 Apply a range of presentation techniques to ensure a natural flow of material throughout sessions

3.2 Forward promote segments in a way that encourages the audience to stay listening

3.3 Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow

3.4 Conduct talkback sessions in close collaboration with relevant personnel

3.5 Integrate live voice reports from the field

3.6 Respond cooperatively to studio direction and cues according to enterprise procedures

4. Mix audio inputs

4.1 Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required level and tonal balances

4.2 Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air

4.3 Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets

4.4 Deal with equipment operational problems promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions

4.5 Brief and cue studio guests as required

4.6 Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system if necessary

4.7 Cross to live feeds, ensuring a smooth, accurately timed transition between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds

5. Wrap up sessions

5.1 Time presentation material to allow smooth transition to the following program, if required

5.2 Save, archive and document relevant material according to enterprise procedures

5.3 Reflect on own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate a repertoire of effective introduction, presentation and ad libbing techniques

prepare and present live to air programs incorporating a range of presentation materials and in collaboration with others

integrate a number of presentation tasks simultaneously including responding to headphone cues and computer screen information

operate equipment, balancing audio inputs and outputs, during on air presentations

complete required documentation for a presentation

evaluate own performance and document improvement opportunities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

give examples of materials that are repetitious in nature and explain some ways that these materials could be presented

explain what a voice report is and when one might be required

list and describe the key principles for building and maintaining audiences

list and briefly describe the equipment needed to present material on air

identify legislation and broadcasting codes of practice relevant to presenting material on air

outline fundamental work health and safety requirements as they relate to vocal care, and using equipment in a broadcast studio.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a suitably equipped broadcast studio

interaction with others

information on legislation and codes of practice that apply to broadcasting.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Expand repertoire of presentation techniques

1.1 Develop techniques for ad libbing to vary content, audience appeal and pace of programs

1.2 Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature

1.3 Use different ways to introduce and discuss music items

1.4 Record and evaluate practice sessions to develop skills in presenting voice reports, conducting talkback sessions and moving smoothly from one program item to the next

2. Prepare for live broadcasts

2.1 Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions

2.2 Check presentation material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice

2.3 Exercise voice in preparation for sessions, while caring for vocal health

2.4 Check equipment is fully operational and safe, and refer faults or problems to relevant personnel

3. Present a range of material

3.1 Apply a range of presentation techniques to ensure a natural flow of material throughout sessions

3.2 Forward promote segments in a way that encourages the audience to stay listening

3.3 Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow

3.4 Conduct talkback sessions in close collaboration with relevant personnel

3.5 Integrate live voice reports from the field

3.6 Respond cooperatively to studio direction and cues according to enterprise procedures

4. Mix audio inputs

4.1 Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required level and tonal balances

4.2 Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air

4.3 Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets

4.4 Deal with equipment operational problems promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions

4.5 Brief and cue studio guests as required

4.6 Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system if necessary

4.7 Cross to live feeds, ensuring a smooth, accurately timed transition between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds

5. Wrap up sessions

5.1 Time presentation material to allow smooth transition to the following program, if required

5.2 Save, archive and document relevant material according to enterprise procedures

5.3 Reflect on own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate a repertoire of effective introduction, presentation and ad libbing techniques

prepare and present live to air programs incorporating a range of presentation materials and in collaboration with others

integrate a number of presentation tasks simultaneously including responding to headphone cues and computer screen information

operate equipment, balancing audio inputs and outputs, during on air presentations

complete required documentation for a presentation

evaluate own performance and document improvement opportunities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

give examples of materials that are repetitious in nature and explain some ways that these materials could be presented

explain what a voice report is and when one might be required

list and describe the key principles for building and maintaining audiences

list and briefly describe the equipment needed to present material on air

identify legislation and broadcasting codes of practice relevant to presenting material on air

outline fundamental work health and safety requirements as they relate to vocal care, and using equipment in a broadcast studio.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a suitably equipped broadcast studio

interaction with others

information on legislation and codes of practice that apply to broadcasting.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Develop techniques for ad libbing to vary content, audience appeal and pace of programs 
Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature 
Use different ways to introduce and discuss music items 
Record and evaluate practice sessions to develop skills in presenting voice reports, conducting talkback sessions and moving smoothly from one program item to the next 
Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions 
Check presentation material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice 
Exercise voice in preparation for sessions, while caring for vocal health 
Check equipment is fully operational and safe, and refer faults or problems to relevant personnel 
Apply a range of presentation techniques to ensure a natural flow of material throughout sessions 
Forward promote segments in a way that encourages the audience to stay listening 
Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow 
Conduct talkback sessions in close collaboration with relevant personnel 
Integrate live voice reports from the field 
Respond cooperatively to studio direction and cues according to enterprise procedures 
Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required level and tonal balances 
Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air 
Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets 
Deal with equipment operational problems promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions 
Brief and cue studio guests as required 
Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system if necessary 
Cross to live feeds, ensuring a smooth, accurately timed transition between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds 
Time presentation material to allow smooth transition to the following program, if required 
Save, archive and document relevant material according to enterprise procedures 
Reflect on own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement 

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