This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio and digital media industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Animation/visual effects designer
Archival media specialist
Camera/lighting operator
Digital artist
Production coordinator
Radio producer/presenter
Television producer.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
3 core units
10 elective units
8 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.
The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
Creative thinking
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Industry context
CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries
OHS
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
Pre-requisite Units
Code and title
Pre-requisite units required
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by radio producers/presenters based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
asking questions clearly and confidently of interviewees
clarifying program content requirements
dealing with people in sensitive situations
delivering clear briefings to production staff and program guests
interpreting and completing workplace documentation
interpreting market research into the music preferences of target audiences
listening critically to what interviewees say and responding creatively with further questions to elicit information/opinions from interviewees
negotiating changes to research briefs
presenting material on air in a creative way aimed at keeping listeners listening
projecting a positive and professional image on air
providing clear verbal and non-verbal cues during productions
using industry and community networks as sources of information
writing content in a style appropriate to target audiences/users
Teamwork
fostering cooperation and creative synergy within production teams
giving and receiving constructive feedback on performance
working as a member of a production team - both independently and under direction
Problem-solving
applying aural discrimination skills to determine whether technical quality of material is acceptable for broadcast
responding to difficulties encountered during the course of research activities
Initiative and enterprise
editing sound to meet creative production requirements
dealing with unexpected problems
following new leads in the course of research activities
generating and realising ideas that lead to programs that engage, entertain and inform audiences
Planning and organising
documenting research findings clearly and concisely
organising information logically in line with its intended purpose
preparing program content within tight timeframes
timing all content items and fitting them into the allocated program time
planning and managing playlists
Self-management
managing a range of tasks concurrently
managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results
observing OHS procedures in the workplace
prioritising work tasks
seeking expert assistance when problems arise
sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion
working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Learning
improving own on-air presentation techniques through experimentation and practice
improving performance/product through self-reflection and redrafting after feedback
keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
seeking expert advice on legal and copyright issues
Technology
communicating effectively from a control booth with presenters and production personnel
directing the editing of program segments
editing a range of audio sequences and segments
operating a studio panel with a wide range of inputs
recording interviews in a production studio, telephone recording booth or on location with portable recording equipment
using common features of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
use scheduling software to organise and manage playlists