Required skills

ability to work cooperatively with others in a broadcasting environment

problem solving skills sufficient to respond effectively to problems that arise in a livetoair studio situation

selfmanagement skills sufficient to present and wrap up a live broadcast within the allocated time

literacy skills sufficient to read simple scripted material and to complete routine workplace documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to time presentation material to fit within the allocated program time

aural discrimination skills sufficient to ensure that audio levels are consistent throughout the program

technical skills sufficient to operate a basic studio panel

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the production process

issues and challenges that arise in the context of presenting programs live to air

basic principles of presenting material on air and radio conventions

characteristics of sound in a radio studio environment

basic understanding of the audio signal path from studio to listener

OHS requirements as they relate to the operations of a radio station

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously

ability to operate a basic studio panel and present information live to air on at least three occasions

ability to present information on air in a conversational and natural way

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a basic radio studio

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of recordings of programs presented live to air by the candidate

observation of the candidate presenting a radio program live to air

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFAIRA Develop techniques for presenting information on radio

CUFAIR201A Develop techniques for presenting information on radio

CUFPPMA Plan and prepare programs

CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.

Presentation material may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Audio inputs may include:

Presentation styles may include:

Documentation may include: