Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

ask questions clearly and confidently of interviewees

listen critically to what interviewees say and respond creatively with further questions to elicit informationopinions from interviewees

project a positive and professional image on air

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

analytical and literacy skills sufficient to interpret and summarise information in the process of preparing interview questions

willingness to receive and act on feedback about own performance

in a radio context technical skills sufficient to record interviews in a production studio telephone recording booth or on location with portable recording equipment

selfmanagement skills sufficient to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of production team members

broadcast language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of conducting interviews

effective communication techniques including listening questioning and nonverbal communication

understanding of relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice sufficient to identify and seek expert advice on and resolve issues that could lead to legal action

techniques for

recording in variable weather conditions

minimising the effect of background location noise while recording

characteristics of commonly used microphones and audio recording equipment

OHS requirements as they relate to recording audio material on location

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

effective interviewing and communication techniques

understanding of the consequences of breaching laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting

ability to listen critically to what interviewees say and to conduct unplanned lines of questioning with confidence

interviews recorded over a period of time that demonstrate an ability to interview people on a range of topics

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to audio andor video recording equipment

access to audio andor video playback equipment to enable evaluation of recorded interviews by the candidate and others

access to current information about and personnel able to advise on laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting

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 interviews conducted by the candidate to assess candidates ability to follow a logical line of questioning

observationof the candidate conducting an interview

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to discuss candidates approach to preparing for interviews

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFAIRA Present a wide range of radio material

CUFAIR402A Present a wide range of radio material

CUFRESA Conduct research

CUFRES401A Conduct research

CUFWRTA Write content for a range of media

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

CUFWRTA Write narration and current affairs material

CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.

Purpose of the interview may be to:

Factors may include:

Information sources may include:

Types of questions may include:

Laws and regulations may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Facilities and equipment may include:

Production requirements may include:

Interview styles may include: