PUADEFPR307B - Assist in managing production processes

PUADEFPR307B
Assist in managing production processes

This unit covers the competency required to assist in the routine operations involved in the production of a Defence news publication. It requires the analysis and interpretation of incoming material for newsworthiness and the distribution of the material for response from the relevant sectors within Defence.The competency deals with the reporter's involvement in the day-to-day operation of a unit that has responsibility for the production of Defence publications, such as services newspapers, magazines and Internet sites. All reporters will be involved with this activity on a needs basis, however in the main the competency applies to junior reporters assisting a senior reporter or following direction from the editor or sub editor.The reporter judges newsworthiness with limited supervision.This competency is required by all Defence reporters.

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUADEFPR301B Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Manage incoming material	1.1 Incoming material is collected and recorded 1.2 An assessment is made of the new material to determine its newsworthiness and a recommendation is made to the editor 1.3 Material of potential value is classified and archived for future reference
2. Assist in managing daily operations	2.1 Letters to the editor are registered and forwarded to the relevant personnel for response 2.2 Production tasks are completed as directed by supervisor

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

compose factual information into a story

respond to readers' letters

prioritise information for relevance and accuracy

relate effectively with contributors

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

readers' and organisational interests

what constitutes news and the types of stories used in Defence publications

publishing deadlines

when to check information

security requirements, conditions on reporting sensitive issues, Defence issues, current affairs issues etc

basic knowledge of desktop publishing packages

standard production processes

the standard operating procedures of relevant public affairs organisations which influence parent organisation

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

Evidence Required



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to assess and make a fair and impartial judgement of the material's newsworthiness with full consideration of ADF public affairs objectives and communications ethics that are relevant to the audience and organisation. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated environments, with particular emphasis placed on the assessment of a variety of incoming material and recommendations.
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 re-create 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. Evidence should be gathered through questioning relating to underpinning knowledge and the submission of a variety of documented reports relating to the newsworthiness of incoming material. 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 PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Incoming material may include	Media releases Promotional packages Material on travel, finances, health, historical articles, photographs and cartoons Any other information received by post, fax, hand delivery or email
Newsworthiness may include	Information likely to appeal to readers because it is topical, different, unique or relevant to them
Letters to the editor may include	Letters from readers and ADF staff
Production tasks may include	Correspondence (memos, letters, email) Establishing and maintaining catalogue and records Maintaining computer files Photocopying Filing Fax transmission Answering telephone

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.