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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for interviews with Community members
  2. Conduct interviews with Community members
  3. Transcribe and edit information
  4. Store records

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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


Knowledge Evidence

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