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

SFIXSI401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in a media interview or presentation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIXSI401 - Participate in a media interview or presentation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in a media interview or presentation. It includes the ability to prepare and issue media releases and arrange and conduct media interviews. The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for representing an organisation or industry group in a range of situations, including product recall, emergency situation or a need for the organisation or group to promote wider interest or a positive image to a target audience or community. 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
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare and issue media releases
  • Ensure the content of proposed media release is consistent with the intent of the message or information
  • Prepare media release using specific details that have been researched and confirmed and language appropriate to the target audience
  • Confirm media sources and timing for the media release to ensure contact with target audience
  • Seek appropriate authority to proceed according to the intent of the media release
  • Issue media release with relevant contact detail and provide clarification of content as appropriate
       
Element: Arrange media interviews
  • Select appropriate interview medium to reach target audience
  • Establish mutually convenient time or place for interview
  • Prepare material and information prior to interview, confirming specific data with specialists
       
Element: Conduct media interviews
  • Conduct media interview to advance the preferred position or perspective
  • Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to present a positive image to the audience
  • Capture opportunities to advance a preferred position or point of view
       
Element: Prepare action plans for impromptu interviews
  • Prepare action plans to identify situations where an impromptu interview may be required or sought
  • Develop checklists to address questions or key points that may be raised during an impromptu interview
       
Element: Deliver presentations in a public forum
  • Gather information and assess for relevance to the topic and audience
  • Use appropriate language to deliver message clearly and authoritatively
  • Develop ideas or concepts logically and articulate them clearly
  • Respond to questions effectively
  • Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal forms of communication to engage the audience
       
Element: Develop personal image and presentation skills
  • Identify professional and social situations for work-related communication
  • Determine and clarify expectations of presenters
  • Seek advice and guidance on techniques for presentation, image or grooming
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Ensure the content of proposed media release is consistent with the intent of the message or information 
Prepare media release using specific details that have been researched and confirmed and language appropriate to the target audience 
Confirm media sources and timing for the media release to ensure contact with target audience 
Seek appropriate authority to proceed according to the intent of the media release 
Issue media release with relevant contact detail and provide clarification of content as appropriate 
Select appropriate interview medium to reach target audience 
Establish mutually convenient time or place for interview 
Prepare material and information prior to interview, confirming specific data with specialists 
Conduct media interview to advance the preferred position or perspective 
Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to present a positive image to the audience 
Capture opportunities to advance a preferred position or point of view 
Prepare action plans to identify situations where an impromptu interview may be required or sought 
Develop checklists to address questions or key points that may be raised during an impromptu interview 
Gather information and assess for relevance to the topic and audience 
Use appropriate language to deliver message clearly and authoritatively 
Develop ideas or concepts logically and articulate them clearly 
Respond to questions effectively 
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal forms of communication to engage the audience 
Identify professional and social situations for work-related communication 
Determine and clarify expectations of presenters 
Seek advice and guidance on techniques for presentation, image or grooming 

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