This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

effectively deal with the originators of material

produce consistent accurate and readable copy

meet publication deadlines

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

how to convert provided material into different types of genres to achieve a purpose

style manual ethical standard and clearance procedures

implications of security privacy and libel provisions

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

relevant legislation

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to adhere to ADF public affairs objectives and maintain communications ethics at all times

Additionally assessment requires evidence that

an appropriate style is maintained

selected material is newsworthy

clearance procedures are followed

copy is filed within timelines

news elements are correctly structured

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated while editing a range of materials to confirm consistency This could be achieved by assessing a variety of edited materials and questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions or in a simulated environment Simulation should recreate realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence

Specific resources for assessment

There are no special resource requirements for this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Newsworthy issues may include

Style manual may include

Public affairs objectives include