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Produce programs and program segments
Produce programs and program segments
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM401A
CUFPPM401A
State Code
D1167
D1167
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/08/2012
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/08/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce television or radio programs and program segments.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Undertake pre-production
- 1. Brief relevant personnel about program content and other production requirements
- 2. Collaborate with relevant personnel to determine best way to address technical aspects of productions
- 3. Ensure that all research undertaken for programs is reliable and completed by agreed deadlines
- 4. Ensure that no program material breaches broadcasting laws or regulations
- 5. Ensure that all program material is prepared in line with target audience needs, production requirements and timelines
- 6. Structure programs to build and maintain audience interest throughout
- 7. Identify and organise appropriate interviewees, contributors and talent for programs
- 8. Identify back-up items to cover unforeseen shortfalls in program content
Produce program segments
- 9. Ensure that all program material for segments is recorded in line with running sheets
- 10. Review recorded program segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-record as required
- 11. Complete documentation related to program segments in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 12. Submit program segments for broadcast to relevant personnel
Produce programs
- 13. Check with relevant personnel that all production facilities are operational before recording or going live
- 14. Provide presenters with advice, direction and feedback to ensure that interaction with interviewees, contributors and talent meets production requirements
- 15. Cue guests and other content in a timely fashion
- 16. Advise relevant personnel of technical problems as they occur to minimise disruption to program flow
- 17. Monitor pace and flow of programs and take action to bring them back on track if necessary
- 18. If producing live broadcasts, allow time for presenters to respond appropriately before the end of programs to any issues that arise
- 19. Submit programs for broadcast to relevant personnel
Contribute to program planning
- 20. Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals
- 21. Incorporate suggestions for improvement into future programs
- 22. Generate ideas for programs, looking always for fresh angles and perspectives on topics
- 23. Discuss ideas with relevant personnel and seek approval to follow through into production
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
ethics
intellectual property
interviews
location
purpose
schedule
style.
Technical aspects may include:
archival sources
audio and video streaming
music
online follow-up, e.g. chat forums
podcasting
sound effects
special effects
stereo imaging
tone of voice
visual effects
voices - speaking and choral.
Programs may include:
documentaries
live events and performances
magazine and chat
music
news and current affairs
online
special features and forums
sporting events
talkback.
Program material may include:
comedy segments
commercials
community announcements
current affairs
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
music
news
pre-recorded segments
sound effects
sponsorship announcements
sports segments
telephone calls.
Broadcasting laws or regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
intellectual property
obscenity
privacy legislation
program classification and content standards
racial vilification.
Target audience needs may include:
access and representation
education
entertainment
information
understanding.
Contributors and talent may include:
academics
artists
community representatives
contestants
government representatives
historians
members of the general public
news-makers
performers
philosophers
scientists
sports people
topic specialists.
Documentation may include:
on-air front and back announcements
cue sheets
log sheets
program documentation, including:
broadcast date and time
track numbers
plot and thematic information
master and copy.
Production facilities may include:
live feeds
outside broadcast equipment
studio equipment for television and radio:
control booth equipment
talkback and telephone.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
ethics
intellectual property
interviews
location
purpose
schedule
style.
Technical aspects may include:
archival sources
audio and video streaming
music
online follow-up, e.g. chat forums
podcasting
sound effects
special effects
stereo imaging
tone of voice
visual effects
voices - speaking and choral.
Programs may include:
documentaries
live events and performances
magazine and chat
music
news and current affairs
online
special features and forums
sporting events
talkback.
Program material may include:
comedy segments
commercials
community announcements
current affairs
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
music
news
pre-recorded segments
sound effects
sponsorship announcements
sports segments
telephone calls.
Broadcasting laws or regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
intellectual property
obscenity
privacy legislation
program classification and content standards
racial vilification.
Target audience needs may include:
access and representation
education
entertainment
information
understanding.
Contributors and talent may include:
academics
artists
community representatives
contestants
government representatives
historians
members of the general public
news-makers
performers
philosophers
scientists
sports people
topic specialists.
Documentation may include:
on-air front and back announcements
cue sheets
log sheets
program documentation, including:
broadcast date and time
track numbers
plot and thematic information
master and copy.
Production facilities may include:
live feeds
outside broadcast equipment
studio equipment for television and radio:
control booth equipment
talkback and telephone.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously when producing programs
ability to analyse and use research material effectively when producing programs covering a range of topics
programs recorded over a period of time that demonstrate an ability to structure content in a way that maintains audience interest
ability to lead and motivate a small team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to media production facilities to record programs and program segments
access to video or audio playback equipment to enable evaluation of recordings by the candidate
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of programs produced by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to produce the programs
observation of the candidate producing programs or program segments
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously when producing programs
ability to analyse and use research material effectively when producing programs covering a range of topics
programs recorded over a period of time that demonstrate an ability to structure content in a way that maintains audience interest
ability to lead and motivate a small team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to media production facilities to record programs and program segments
access to video or audio playback equipment to enable evaluation of recordings by the candidate
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of programs produced by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to produce the programs
observation of the candidate producing programs or program segments
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH53 | CUAPPM404 | Produce programs and program segments | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 1664 | 52188 | Diploma of Mass Communication | Accredited course |
| YK38 | 52734WA | Diploma of Mass Communication | Accredited course |
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |