Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify writing requirements

1.1 Identify sources for current affairs stories or narration in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify auditory and/or visual elements that may accompany script content

1.3 Identify target audience to select an appropriate script format that will meet their expectations

1.4 Identify production scheduling, timelines and other program issues that may affect writing assignments

2. Prepare to write scripts

2.1 Verify and source material and select information or angles to engage target audience

2.2 Summarise information to meet production requirements

2.3 Check and resolve any issues so material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

2.4 Prepare a script structure that creates an auditory and visual narrative for target audience

2.5 Complete preparation so production deadlines can be met

3. Write narration

3.1 Apply writing conventions and techniques to script development

3.2 Use language and layout to ensure scripts are easy to read

3.3 Refine and redraft scripts to meet creative, technical and production requirements

3.4 Read scripts aloud to test presentation and mark up copy for presenters as required

3.5 Submit copy to relevant personnel for consideration and review

3.6 Make changes to script to meet production deadlines

3.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

4. Obtain sign-off on scripts

4.1 Present final scripts to relevant personnel for validation

4.2 Discuss final changes with relevant personnel and make adjustments

4.3 Confirm scripts meet requirements and timelines for production

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1-2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3

• Organises and evaluates ideas and information from a range of complex texts including production briefs and research material
• Analyses a range of complex texts and checks accuracy of source material and information

Writing

2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2-3.4, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3

• Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and appropriate formatting and presentation formats to scripts when writing current affairs and narration scripts
• Writes and refines scripts that engage specific audiences and meet creative, technical and production requirements

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2

• Uses listening, questioning and non-verbal communication cues to express and interpret meaning
• Clearly and simply expresses ideas and opinions during discussions with colleagues

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 3.7

• Follows laws and regulations for producing written material
• Follows work health and safety (WHS) legislation as required

Interact with others

1.1, 2.1, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2

• Consults with relevant personnel to select most appropriate content ideas, and utilises feedback to finalise content
• Presents information in a way easily understood by others

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3-3.6, 4.1-4.3

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of writing to minimise editing and meet timelines
• Makes decisions directly related to task requirements
• Uses digital tools to write material

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWRT403 Write narration and material for current affairs, features and documentaries

CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Title changed. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.