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DEFGEN019 - Write material suitable for publication within Defence (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to DEFPR303B - Write material suiable for publication within DefenceUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. PC 2.1 & 2.2 and 3.2 & 3.3 merged. Elements 2 & 3 merged. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 21/Oct/2015

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1 1 (this release) 22/Oct/2015

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100703 Journalism 

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100703 Journalism 24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFPR303B Write material suitable for publication within Defence.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
  • PC 2.1 and 2.2, and 3.2 and 3.3 merged
  • Elements 2 and 3 merged

Application

This unit describes the skills required to write news features or other journalistic material for Defence publications. In the most part, information for a Defence publication will come from within the organisation. In some cases however, material will be provided from external sources. News features and other material will generally be published in services newspapers, magazines and on internet sites.

This unit was developed for Defence reporters, but is applicable to anyone working in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would mainly work independently, seeking assistance from superiors when needed. They would perform complex tasks in known contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Draft the story 

1.1 Identify key story points and reader specific angles.

1.2 Determine appropriate style and maintain throughout the copy.

1.3 Structure draft story and attribute quotes.

1.4 Comply with organisation’s style manual and meet the needs of target audiences when drafting the story.

2. File the story for publication 

2.1 Identify, and factor into planning, public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs.

2.2 Clear the story with the subject as appropriate.

2.3 Submit story for proofreading and clearance by the senior reporter and amend accordingly.

2.4 File story after being assessed as publication quality.

2.5 Recognise and meet deadlines.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFPR303B Write material suitable for publication within Defence.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • using appropriate information technology and software
  • producing stories that are accurate, with minimal possibility of misinterpretation
  • producing stories that conform to government and Defence policies
  • demonstrating an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues
  • applying communications ethics that are relevant to the audience and organisation

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • various types and styles of stories used in Defence publications
  • content of the style manual that is relevant to Defence publications
  • proofreading and clearance procedures
  • standard newspaper proofing symbols
  • implications of security, privacy and libel provisions
  • Defence public information and security policies
  • types of stories
  • constraints on using information
  • Defence issues
  • current affairs issues
  • a variety of writing genres
  • standard operating procedures of relevant public affairs organisations which influence parent organisation
  • ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations
  • relevant legislation
  • Defence News Editorial Board guidelines
  • Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics
  • when to check, verify and attribute information

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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