Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUACOM012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Liaise with media at a local level

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUACOM012 - Liaise with media at a local level
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to liaise with media at an incident and for providing information about local events. It includes determining media requirements for providing information to publicise an event.The unit is applicable to personnel of local public safety groups who are delegated the responsibility to liaise with media in both emergency and non-emergency situations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Publicise an event
  • Relationship is established with media contacts, in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Event details and support materials are gathered and presented in a logical and concise manner to the media
  • Information provided to media is recorded and maintained, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Determine media requirements
  • Organisational procedures are followed when liaising with the media
       
Element: Media's potential interest is assessed and arrangements are made to meet their needs
       
Element: Operational responsibilities are balanced against provision of information to the media
       
Element: Provide information to media
  • A positive image of the organisation is maintained when liaising with the media
       
Element: Every opportunity is used to promote the organisation, its services and personnel, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Information is supplied to the media when operational situation permits
  • Relationship is established with media contacts, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Event details and support materials are gathered and presented in a logical and concise manner to the media
       
Element: Information provided to media is recorded and maintained, in accordance with organisational requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relationship is established with media contacts, in accordance with organisational requirements 
Event details and support materials are gathered and presented in a logical and concise manner to the media 
Information provided to media is recorded and maintained, in accordance with organisational requirements 
Organisational procedures are followed when liaising with the media 
 
 
A positive image of the organisation is maintained when liaising with the media 
 
Relationship is established with media contacts, in accordance with organisational requirements 
 
 

Forms

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PUACOM012 - Liaise with media at a local level
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