Present a wide range of material on air

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUAAIR402, 'Present a wide range of material on air'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Present a wide range of material on air' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Expand repertoire of presentation techniques

1.1 Develop techniques for ad libbing to vary content, audience appeal and pace of programs

1.2 Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature

1.3 Use different ways to introduce and discuss music items

1.4 Record and evaluate practice sessions to develop skills in presenting voice reports, conducting talkback sessions and moving smoothly from one program item to the next

2. Prepare for live broadcasts

2.1 Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions

2.2 Check presentation material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice

2.3 Exercise voice in preparation for sessions, while caring for vocal health

2.4 Check equipment is fully operational and safe, and refer faults or problems to relevant personnel

3. Present a range of material

3.1 Apply a range of presentation techniques to ensure a natural flow of material throughout sessions

3.2 Forward promote segments in a way that encourages the audience to stay listening

3.3 Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow

3.4 Conduct talkback sessions in close collaboration with relevant personnel

3.5 Integrate live voice reports from the field

3.6 Respond cooperatively to studio direction and cues according to enterprise procedures

4. Mix audio inputs

4.1 Mix audio inputs through the studio panel to produce required level and tonal balances

4.2 Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air

4.3 Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets

4.4 Deal with equipment operational problems promptly and effectively throughout on-air sessions

4.5 Brief and cue studio guests as required

4.6 Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system if necessary

4.7 Cross to live feeds, ensuring a smooth, accurately timed transition between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds

5. Wrap up sessions

5.1 Time presentation material to allow smooth transition to the following program, if required

5.2 Save, archive and document relevant material according to enterprise procedures

5.3 Reflect on own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUAAIR402 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA41215 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media