Required skills

welldeveloped communication and literacy skills sufficient to

deliver clear briefings to production staff and program guests

provide clear verbal and nonverbal cues during productions

interact appropriately with people from diverse cultural backgrounds particularly in sensitive situations

interpret and complete workplace documentation

teamwork skills sufficient to

foster cooperation and creative synergy within production teams

give and receive constructive feedback on performance

technical skills sufficient to

use common features of word processing spreadsheet and database applications

direct the editing of program segments

use twoway communication devices

aural discrimination skills sufficient to ensure that sound levels are consistent

in a television context visual discrimination skills in relation to advising on the overall look of visual content

initiative and flexibility sufficient to

resolve unexpected problems

generate and realise ideas that lead to programs that engage entertain and inform audiences

manage a range of tasks concurrently

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

welldeveloped organisational and administrative skills

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel

sound understanding of artistic and technical elements of programs

issues and challenges that arise in producing programs

audience behaviour patterns including principles behind building and maintaining audiences

sound understanding of common law and broadcasting regulations as listed in the range statement

OHS standards as they relate to the operations of a television or 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 when producing programs

ability to analyse and use research material effectively when producing programs covering a range of topics

programs recorded over a period of time that demonstrate an ability to structure content in a way that maintains audience interest

ability to lead and motivate a small team

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to media production facilities to record programs and program segments

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

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 programs produced by the candidate including discussion with candidate about the process followed to produce the programs

observation of the candidate producing programs or program segments

written or oral 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

CUFDRTA Direct television programs and segments

CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments

CUFRESA Conduct research

CUFRES401A Conduct research

CUFWRTA Write narration and current affairs material

CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.

Relevant personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Technical aspects may include:

Programs may include:

Program material may include:

Broadcasting laws or regulations may include:

Target audience needs may include:

Contributors and talent may include:

Documentation may include:

Production facilities may include: