Required skills

ability to work as a member of a team in producing communications materials

initiative and flexibility sufficient to

edit material for purpose and structure

negotiate changes to written material aimed at enhancing the quality of final products

proficient use of word processing and other software tools

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

apply correct grammar spelling and punctuation when editing

edit communication materials with an understanding of audience or reader needs and expectations

apply proofreading skills

apply appropriate publishing and presentation formats

apply nondiscriminatory language

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required eg on issues that could lead to legal action

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members

issues and challenges that arise when editing text

principles involved in the integration of visuals and text

principles for writing and editing in plain English

rules and conventions for written English as defined by general and specialist dictionaries and grammar books and enterprise or government style guides

effective communication techniques including effective listening questioning and nonverbal cues

legislation codes of practice and standards sufficient to identify

intellectual property issues

copyright and copyright clearance requirements

privacy issues

editing standards

discriminatory or potentially offensive language issues

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

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

examples of edited written material that

demonstrate correct application of grammatical and punctuation conventions

are free of spelling errors

are coherent and clear to read

are presented in a format appropriate to the stipulated audience and purpose

ability to work to deadlines

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a computer and the internet

access to a range of information publication and communications material sources as listed in the range statement

provision of workplace sample documents or workplaceoriented simulation case studies or scenarios

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

evaluation of a range of written material edited by the candidate which involves comparing the original and final edited copy

case studies and problemsolving exercises to determine ability to correctly apply grammatical and punctuation conventions

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of principles for writing and editing in plain English

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

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFWRTA Write content for a range of media

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

CUFWRTA Write simple stories

CUFWRT302A Write simple stories

CUFWRTA Write extended stories

CUFWRT402A Write extended stories

CUFWRTA Write narration and current affairs material

CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.

Relevant personnel may include:

Publications may include:

Communication materials may include:

Principles of clear language may include:

Elements of logical structure may include:

Tone may include:

Grammar and syntax may include application of:

References may include:

Copyright clearances may be required for:

Visual material may include: