Produce programs and program segments

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:49 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAPPM404

State Code
AWH53

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/01/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

100701 - Audio Visual Studies

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce television or radio programs and program segments that can be prerecorded, presented live-to-air or repurposed for online access. It applies to individuals who apply knowledge of audience behaviour to generate creative ideas, and produce programs, for various broadcast media. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Undertake pre-production

1.1 Brief relevant personnel on program content and production requirements
1.2 Collaborate with relevant personnel to determine best way to address technical aspects of productions
1.3 Check research undertaken for programs is reliable and completed by agreed deadlines
1.4 Confirm program material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice
1.5 Ensure program material is prepared in line with target audience needs, production requirements, budget and timelines
1.6 Structure programs to build and maintain audience interest
1.7 Identify and organise appropriate interviewees, contributors and talent for programs
1.8 Identify back-up items to cover unforeseen shortfalls in program content

2. Produce program segments

2.1 Ensure program material for segments is recorded in line with running sheets
2.2 Review recorded program segments to confirm they meet production requirements, and re-record as required
2.3 Complete documentation related to program segments in line with enterprise procedures
2.4 Submit program segments for broadcast to relevant personnel

3. Produce programs

3.1 Confirm with relevant personnel that production facilities are operational before recording or going live
3.2 Provide presenters with advice, direction and feedback to ensure broadcast quality and interaction with interviewees, contributors and talent meets production requirements
3.3 Cue guests and other content as appropriate
3.4 Monitor production and refer technical problems to relevant personnel as they occur to minimise disruption to program flow
3.5 Monitor pace and flow of programs and take action to bring them back on track if necessary
3.6 Allow time before the end of live broadcasts for presenters to respond to any issues that arise
3.7 Submit programs for broadcast to relevant personnel

4. Contribute to program planning and evaluation

4.1 Debrief, with relevant personnel, to evaluate how well programs achieved creative and technical goals
4.2 Identify suggestions for improvement to be incorporated into future programs
4.3 Generate ideas for programs that represent fresh angles and perspectives on topics likely to engage, entertain and inform audiences
4.4 Discuss ideas with relevant personnel and seek approval to follow through into future production

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D1167	CUFPPM401A	Produce programs and program segments	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODH21	CUAPPM414	Produce programs and program segments	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZL8	CUA51015	Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification
AZK7	CUA41215	Certificate IV in Screen and Media	Qualification