Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

moderate talkback sessions

present material on air in a creative way aimed at attracting and retaining listeners

maintain flow of onair presentation while absorbing cues coming through headphones or from information on computer screens

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

willingness to receive and act on feedback about own performance

learning skills in the context of improving own presentation techniques through experimentation and practice

technical skills sufficient to

operate a studio panel with a wide range of inputs

record material in a production studio telephone recording booth or on location with portable recording equipment

send material recorded on location to the studio for broadcast

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

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

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 presenting radio programs

effective communication techniques including listening questioning and nonverbal communication

understanding of how listeners use and listen to radio including the principles behind building and maintaining audiences

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

techniques for

recording audio in variable weather conditions

minimising the effect of background location noise while recording audio

characteristics of commonly used microphones and audio recording equipment

OHS requirements as they relate to vocal care recording audio material on location and 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

a repertoire of effective onair presentation techniques

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

ability to manage a full range of audio outputs while presenting onair

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a radio studio with a reasonable range of equipment as listed in the range statement

access to audio recording equipment

access to audio playback equipment to enable evaluation of recorded programs

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 programs presented by the candidate to assess candidates ability to present a wide range of radio material

observation of the candidate presenting programs that contain a wide range of material

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 programs that contain a wide range of material

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFAIRA Conduct interviews

CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews

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.

Techniques for ad-libbing may include:

Material of a repetitious or regular nature may include:

Perspectives may include reference to:

Voice reports may come from:

Presentation material may include:

Broadcasting laws and regulations may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Segments may include:

Audio inputs may include:

Live feeds may include feeds from:

Documentation may include: