This unit describes the skills required to edit material that is produced by another person or persons for incorporation within a Defence publication. This involves the preparation of a news feature or other journalistic material for a Defence publication, such as services newspapers, magazines and internet sites. The material usually comes from non-reporters within the organisation, but on occasions material will be provided from external sources.

This unit was developed for Defence reporters, but is applicable to anyone working in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work with limited supervision, performing complex tasks in known contexts.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

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.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Review provided copy	1.1 Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator. 1.2 Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary. 1.3 Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy. 1.4 Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
2. Edit the material	2.1 Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences. 2.2 Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material. 2.3 Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes. 2.4 Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
3. Proofread the story	3.1 Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy. 3.2 Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards. 3.3 Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance. 3.4 Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using appropriate information technology and software

adhering to public affairs objectives and maintaining communications ethics at all times

following clearance procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

how to convert provided material into different types of genres to achieve a purpose

style manual, ethical standards and clearance procedures

implications of security, privacy and libel provisions

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

relevant legislation

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Review provided copy	1.1 Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator. 1.2 Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary. 1.3 Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy. 1.4 Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
2. Edit the material	2.1 Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences. 2.2 Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material. 2.3 Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes. 2.4 Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
3. Proofread the story	3.1 Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy. 3.2 Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards. 3.3 Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance. 3.4 Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using appropriate information technology and software

adhering to public affairs objectives and maintaining communications ethics at all times

following clearance procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

how to convert provided material into different types of genres to achieve a purpose

style manual, ethical standards and clearance procedures

implications of security, privacy and libel provisions

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

relevant legislation

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator.
Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary.
Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy.
Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences.
Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material.
Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes.
Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy.
Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards.
Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance.
Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.
Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator.
Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary.
Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy.
Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences.
Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material.
Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes.
Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy.
Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards.
Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance.
Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFGEN020 - Edit provided copy

Assessment task 1: [title]

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFGEN020 - Edit provided copy

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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