Release 

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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. Assess scripts for editing

1.1 Identify relevant story elements appropriate to the type of production

1.2 Assess and apply relevant script-writing tools and techniques to script

1.3 Confirm original script concepts and document proposed changes

1.4 Schedule timelines and set deadlines for completion of the editing process

2. Edit scripts

2.1 Collaborate with writer to analyse and define writer’s vision and purpose of the story

2.2 Clarify required story elements, structure and intent

2.3 Confirm that script complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting

2.4 Provide advice to meet conceptual, narrative, production and performance requirements, and negotiate amendments with writer

2.5 Use script writing and editing techniques to edit scripts as required

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

3. Finalise scripts

3.1 Liaise with relevant personnel to validate edited scripts

3.2 Discuss and agree on final changes with relevant personnel

3.3 Refine scripts as required and confirm they meet all requirements and are ready for production

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3

• Analyses information from written sources
• Identifies and evaluates written material

Writing

1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3

• Generates complex written texts, demonstrating a broad range of script-writing tools and techniques
• Demonstrates sophisticated writing skills to express precise meaning, and meets production requirements

Oral Communication

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3

• Presents constructive, clear and logical feedback to colleagues
• In discussions with colleagues, applies listening, questioning and non-verbal communication cues, and clearly and simply articulates ideas, opinions and requirements

Numeracy

1.4

• Estimates time required for a given writing, editing or production task

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 2.6

• Complies with broadcasting laws and codes of practice
• Follows work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Interact with others

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3

• Works collaboratively to achieve writing goals
• Selects and uses communication practices and protocols appropriate to audience
• Uses interpersonal skills to negotiate script amendments

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1-3.3

• Adopts a logical and methodical planning approach to the process of re-writing and refining scripts, documenting all changes to writers’ original written concepts
• Generates a range of creative solutions to negotiated and agreed amendments, meeting deadlines as required
• Uses digital tools for research and to create and store files

Code and title  

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWRT602 Edit scripts

CUFWRT602A Edit scripts

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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