Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively when presenting to camera. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Trainee presenters at television stations and volunteer presenters in community television apply the vocal and personal presentation techniques described in this unit. This work is usually performed under the direct supervision of a producer and in close collaboration with technical crew. These techniques are further developed in the following units:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Identify the elements of effective television presentation |
1. Watch a range of television programs and identify factors that might attract or alienate viewers 2. Discuss ideas about effective presentation styles with colleagues and/or mentors 3. Identify factors that foster a positive relationship between presenter and viewers |
Develop techniques for reading scripted material. |
4. Use full vocal range and vary the pace of delivery as an aid in reading scripted material in a natural way 5. Use loudness and softness as an aid in communicating a message 6. Break sentences into logical chunks based on content as a way of emphasising key information 7. Check and use the correct pronunciation of words |
Develop techniques for communicating effectively on camera |
8. Look viewers directly in the eye through the lens of the camera 9. Use own personality to create rapport with, and respect of, viewers 10. Maintain a natural, steady eye-line while reading from an autocue 11. Minimise body movements to avoid creating visual distractions 12. Dress in a manner appropriate to the program, avoiding clothes that might create a visual distraction 13. Imagine yourself as a viewer and present information in a way that would draw you into the message being conveyed 14. Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow |
Record scripted material for broadcast |
15. Rehearse piece to camera with production personnel to check that sound and vision quality meets production requirements 16. Record scripted material according to production requirements 17. Record material again if required, incorporating feedback on performance from production personnel 18. Evaluate own performance to identify areas for improvement |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Factors may include: |
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Presentation styles may include: |
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Scripted material may include: |
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Correct pronunciation of words may include: |
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Production personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - on-air presentation |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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