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.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
clients
directors
performers
producers
program managers
script editors
scriptwriters
website designers and developers
other technical/specialist staff.
Relevant sources may include:
actual events
blog sites
existing dramatic material
internet current affairs sites
media releases
newspapers
online news services
television news and current affairs.
Productions may include:
information and education resources or programs available on a range of platforms:
CD
DVD
internet
mobile telephones
online:
internet news service
community current affairs site
television and radio programs:
news
current affairs
documentary and informational style programs
live coverage of events.
Auditory and visual elements may include:
adding script to pictures
music
sound effects
tone of voice
using typefaces, colour and graphics in online
voices - speaking and choral
writing effective captions online
writing in pictures.
Target audiences may include:
personnel in corporations or businesses
radio listeners of any age or cultural background
readers and audiences with specific interests, e.g.:
music
films
theatre
sport
travel
history
students
teachers and trainers
television viewers of any age or cultural background
users of internet news services.
Format may include:
copy
headlines
level of language used to present information
mix of content in terms of:
story angles
emotional appeal of content
objective or subjective presentation of information
opinions aired by presenters, guests and interviewees
music
talk
personalities
narration
packaging of information, i.e. in manageable 'chunks'
tone of presentation
voice reports.
Techniques for summarising information may include:
assessing what is essential and what to leave out
clarifying differences between facts, comment and opinion
presenting arguments fairly and clearly
telling story coherently.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
cultural protocols
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
ethical standards
intellectual property
interviews
location
organisational policy
privacy issues
purpose
schedule
style.
Laws and regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
obscenity
privacy legislation
racial vilification.
Elements of language may include:
avoidance of clichés or jargon
characterisation
conversational tone
grammar
plain English
punctuation
readable style
spacing
spelling
wide and appropriate vocabulary.
Conventions of writing broadcast and online copy may include those for:
auditory and visual media, e.g.:
conversational style
use first and second person
contracted verb forms, e.g. didn't, you've
active voice
repetition and summary of key message
active visual writing
short sentences
avoid duplication between intro cue and script
online media, e.g.:
link appropriate typefaces, colour and graphics to online story
write for different formats and positions on website
use heads and subheads
use captions for online stories
visual media, e.g.:
use script to complement vision and aid storytelling
avoid repeating in words what viewers see
pace, including silence to allow pictures to tell the story.

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:
current affairs and narration written for broadcast or online that meet target audience and production requirements
ability to source and use information relevant to content and purpose of scripts
collaborative approach to work
ability to write scripts within production deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to production situations that require the preparation of current affairs and narration
access to audio and video playback equipment or internet website to enable evaluation of material written by the candidate
access to current information about, and persons able to advise on, laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting and online newscasting
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
portfolios of evidence that demonstrate the processes used in obtaining information for scripts
evaluation of written material and summarising techniques to determine whether production requirements have been met and appropriate procedures followed
written or oral questioning to test sourcing of information and 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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs
CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments
CUFRES401A Conduct research.