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ICTICT419
Work effectively in the digital media industry

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as an individual or in a team environment in the digital media industries.

It applies to individuals who use digital media technologies to work in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry as digital media designers, developers, programmers, contractors or digital media authoring specialists.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this 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)



Evidence Required

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. Communicate effectively with others

1.1 Research and analyse information sources and data related to the digital media industry

1.2 Engage with key players in the organisation using a range of communication tools and media

1.3 Plan and develop a communication strategy for an enterprise or workplace and clients

1.4 Prepare reports in a variety of formats and media

2. Perform own work effectively

2.1 Develop a work plan and schedule

2.2 Respond to requests and resolve client queries and issues as they arise

2.3 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements

2.4 Apply industry codes of practice and guidelines

3. Review own communication and work effectiveness, and make improvements

3.1 Seek and respond positively to comments and feedback from peers and clients using evaluation techniques

3.2 Review own communication strategies and practices, and make continuous improvements

3.3 Review own work plan and schedule against milestones or key performance indicators (KPIs), and make improvements

3.4 Undertake training and professional development activities

3.5 Participate in discussions and forums, and generate ideas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

research and analyse information and communicate effectively using a range of media and formats

perform according to work plan and organisational requirements and values

follow and apply requirements of legislation and regulations

review and implement improvements to own work and communication

review own communication strategies and practices and identify areas for improvement

review work plan and schedule key milestones

carry out professional development activities related to a work plan

seek and respond to client queries and feedback.

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:

list current industry accepted hardware and software digital media products and discuss their features and capabilities

discuss the work health and safety (WHS) standards that apply to working in the digital media industries

outline the operational environment, including customer base, company products and services

explain the importance of communication and work plans in a team environment

outline organisational:

code of conduct and values that are consistent with the organisational mission

policy and procedures

systems, management structure and governance arrangements

discuss the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination

outline the role and positioning of digital media within the overall business objectives of the organisation

recognise and define digital media terminology

describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel in a digital media industry

identify and outline current federal and state legislative and regulatory requirements, codes of practice and policy relating to work in a digital environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

a range of current industry information

appropriate ICT equipment and technology to research and analyse industry information.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


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. Communicate effectively with others

1.1 Research and analyse information sources and data related to the digital media industry

1.2 Engage with key players in the organisation using a range of communication tools and media

1.3 Plan and develop a communication strategy for an enterprise or workplace and clients

1.4 Prepare reports in a variety of formats and media

2. Perform own work effectively

2.1 Develop a work plan and schedule

2.2 Respond to requests and resolve client queries and issues as they arise

2.3 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements

2.4 Apply industry codes of practice and guidelines

3. Review own communication and work effectiveness, and make improvements

3.1 Seek and respond positively to comments and feedback from peers and clients using evaluation techniques

3.2 Review own communication strategies and practices, and make continuous improvements

3.3 Review own work plan and schedule against milestones or key performance indicators (KPIs), and make improvements

3.4 Undertake training and professional development activities

3.5 Participate in discussions and forums, and generate ideas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

research and analyse information and communicate effectively using a range of media and formats

perform according to work plan and organisational requirements and values

follow and apply requirements of legislation and regulations

review and implement improvements to own work and communication

review own communication strategies and practices and identify areas for improvement

review work plan and schedule key milestones

carry out professional development activities related to a work plan

seek and respond to client queries and feedback.

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:

list current industry accepted hardware and software digital media products and discuss their features and capabilities

discuss the work health and safety (WHS) standards that apply to working in the digital media industries

outline the operational environment, including customer base, company products and services

explain the importance of communication and work plans in a team environment

outline organisational:

code of conduct and values that are consistent with the organisational mission

policy and procedures

systems, management structure and governance arrangements

discuss the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination

outline the role and positioning of digital media within the overall business objectives of the organisation

recognise and define digital media terminology

describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel in a digital media industry

identify and outline current federal and state legislative and regulatory requirements, codes of practice and policy relating to work in a digital environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

a range of current industry information

appropriate ICT equipment and technology to research and analyse industry information.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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
Research and analyse information sources and data related to the digital media industry 
Engage with key players in the organisation using a range of communication tools and media 
Plan and develop a communication strategy for an enterprise or workplace and clients 
Prepare reports in a variety of formats and media 
Develop a work plan and schedule 
Respond to requests and resolve client queries and issues as they arise 
Apply legislative and regulatory requirements 
Apply industry codes of practice and guidelines 
Seek and respond positively to comments and feedback from peers and clients using evaluation techniques 
Review own communication strategies and practices, and make continuous improvements 
Review own work plan and schedule against milestones or key performance indicators (KPIs), and make improvements 
Undertake training and professional development activities 
Participate in discussions and forums, and generate ideas for improvement 

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