Required skills

learning skills sufficient to improve performance and product through selfreflection and redrafting after feedback

proficient use of word processing and other software tools

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret creative concepts and briefs

write extended stories that engage specific audiences

use correct grammar spelling and punctuation when writing

discuss story ideas with colleagues or clients

negotiate amendments to stories

respond positively to constructive feedback on draft stories

initiative and enterprise sufficient to

develop original innovative and creative approaches in the storytelling process

experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop a creative sustained vision

extend creative boundaries for self and audience

find creative solutions to problems identified during the process of story development

locate and use resources to broaden own creative experience

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

plan extended stories in a logical and cohesive way

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members

issues and challenges that arise when writing extended stories

storytelling techniques appropriate to a range of extended story contexts

indepth knowledge of storytelling narrative structure and formats appropriate to audience and purpose

research techniques incorporating creative concept development and information compiling

media laws sufficient to identify defamation and obscenity and seek expert advice on issues that could lead to legal action

copyright clearance procedures and privacy protection procedures

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

writing of original extended stories applying appropriate format and indicating creative engagement with extended storytelling techniques

ability to write extended stories that engage the target audience and meet requirements or purpose of a storytelling concept brief or project

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to word processing software

access to a range of information sources as listed in the range statement

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

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of extended stories written by the candidate in line with relevant criteria as listed in the range statement

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of information sources

evaluation of creative and information research sources through report journal or oral reporting

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

CUFRESA Conduct research

CUFRES401A Conduct research

CUFWRTA Edit texts

CUFWRT401A Edit texts.

Formats may include:

Proposed outcomes may include:

Purpose of the writing task may include:

Structuring techniques may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Visual and aural storytelling structures may include:

Creative works may include:

Information sources may include:

Criteria may include: