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 questions to elicit further informationopinions from interviewees

moderate discussions where participants have differing points of view

project a positive and professional image on air

work collaboratively with production personnel

analytical and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret research findings

formulate questions aimed at stimulating debate

summarise information quickly and effectively during the course of interviews and discussion forums

initiative and flexibility sufficient to respond effectively to equipment malfunction and unforeseen discussion issues

willingness to receive and act on feedback about own performance

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 moderating onair discussion forums

effective communication techniques including listening questioning and nonverbal communication

dynamics of group discussions including techniques for facilitating contributions from participants

understanding of how to use the media to explore issues

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

OHS requirements as they relate to the operations of a broadcast facility

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 analyse and use research material effectively in the context of preparing for interviews and discussion forums

ability to communicate effectively on air

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

ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously

discussions recorded over a period of time that demonstrate an ability to moderate forums that involve a number of participants discussing a range of topics

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to media production facilities to record discussion forums

access to video or audio playback equipment to enable evaluation of recordings of forums moderated by the candidate

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 onair forums moderated by the candidate to assess candidates ability to facilitate a wideranging yet focused discussion of topics

observation of the candidate moderating an onair forum

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 and discussion forums

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBCRTA Originate and develop concepts

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

CUFPPMA Produce programs and program segments

CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments.

Production personnel may include:

Laws and regulations may include:

Types of questions may include:

Interview styles may include:

Cues from production personnel may include:

Audio and visual material may include: