Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Information requirements may include background information on:
current events
interviewees
music
any topic to be covered in a broadcast or publication.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
clients
community representatives
directors
editorial staff
legal advisers
performers
producers
production managers
program managers
reporters
sales representatives
specialist staff
station managers
supervisors
volunteers' coordinators
writers.
Information sources may include:
broadcast news and current affairs
colleagues
community organisations
government departments
industry professional associations
industry, including manufacturers
internet
literature
people involved in events
personal observations and experience
print media
reference material in libraries, museums and galleries.
Productions may include:
broadcast news and current affairs
interactive media products
live events and performances
music programs
print publications
special interest and variety programs
talkback programs
websites.
Laws and regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
obscenity
privacy legislation
racial vilification.
Databases may include:
electronic, on a network
electronic, on own computer
manual, e.g. on index cards.

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 gather information on a range of topics from reliable sources within given timeframes
efficient system for storing and retrieving information and information sources
collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to production/publication situations that require the preparation of content
access to information sources relevant to the production/publication situations
access to current information about, and persons able to advise on, laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting
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 content organised by the candidate in response to specific instructions or directions
inspection of information filing systems maintained by the candidate
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:
CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.