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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for broadcasts
   • Organise presentation material so it can be accessed easily during on-air sessions
   • Exercise voice to prepare for on-air sessions
   • Check equipment is fully operational and refer faults or problems to relevant personnel
   • Make a smooth transition from previous program, if required
2. Mix audio inputs
   • Mix audio inputs correctly using the studio mixing panel, taking sound characteristics of studio into account
   • Prevent extraneous sounds from going to air
   • Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets
   • Handle equipment operational problems safely, promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions
   • Brief and cue studio guests as required
3. Present programs
   • Use presentation style consistent with radio conventions and enterprise requirements
   • Present material in a natural and conversational manner and interact with studio guests in a way that engages listeners
   • Recover from presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunctions with minimum disruption to program flow
   • Respond to studio directions as required
4. Wrap up broadcast session
   • Time presentation material to transition smoothly to next program, if required
   • Save, archive and document relevant material according to enterprise procedures
   • Leave studio in an orderly state
   • Reflect on own performance and identify areas for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

operate a basic studio panel and present information live-to-air in a conversational and natural manner

mix and maintain audio levels at a consistent level throughout a program

deal with operational problems with equipment that occur during live-to-air program

archive and document program materials according to station procedures.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

explain the range of presentation materials that might be required for on-air sessions

list equipment used in a studio and briefly describe their functions

describe some of the challenges of presenting programs live-to-air

outline presentation styles used in broadcasting information

explain the basics of mixing audio inputs to achieve required sound

identify work health and safety requirements as they relate to the operations of a broadcast studio.

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