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. Assess SAR incident media requirements | 1.1 Define restricted and/or special access areas for media personnel to safeguard the operation. 1.2 Appoint media liaison to coordinate media involvement. 1.3 Assess operational responsibilities and provision of information to media. 1.4 Liaise with agencies/organisations to negotiate consistent key messaging and to communicate media strategy. 1.5 Identify opportunities for media to support SAR operations. |
2. Facilitate media presence at SAR incident | 2.1 Establish logistical arrangements to meet media requirements in accordance with SAR incident. 2.2 Brief media representatives to manage information flow and support SAR operations. 2.3 Allocate media briefing area with required resources. 2.4 Allocate media spokesperson to provide current and accurate information to public. 2.5 Adapt media releases to suit operational demands and/or level of incident. 2.6 Schedule briefing sessions and tours in line with operational responsibilities and media requirements. 2.7 Record media enquiries and interviews for accountability purposes. |
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.
identifying media areas in accordance with SAR incident requirements
assessing media requirements
facilitating media access
communicating with stakeholders
contributing to media strategies in accordance with operational demands and/or level of incident
maintaining records
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.
jurisdictional policies and procedures for media liaison
newsworthiness of information
organisational and legal requirements relating to confidentiality, libel, accuracy, discrimination
organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and work health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)
requirements of different media such as: newspapers, magazines, radio, television
requirements of local versus regional versus national media
requirements of media to present information in a newsworthy/entertaining manner
role of media in disseminating information
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.