Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct in-depth interviews and discussion forums on radio or television. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Television and radio presenters responsible for conducting in-depth interviews and discussions on a wide range of topics apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. On television, they are often presenting before live audiences, with audience members sometimes participants in discussions. Presenters understand how the media can be used to explore issues and use a range of presentation and interview techniques to do so. Even though presenters at this level generally operate with a fair degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team and are expected to contribute to overall program planning and production. Skills associated with undertaking research in preparation for discussion forums are covered in:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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 |
Prepare for discussion forums |
1. Prepare lines of questioning based on thorough analysis of research undertaken by production personnel 2. Where appropriate, discuss forum topics in advance with key participants to identify directions in which on-air discussion might go 3. If necessary, undertake further research to cover additional angles revealed in preliminary discussions with key participants 4. Ensure that participants are briefed about laws and regulations that may have an impact on what they say on air 5. In consultation with production personnel, identify where key participants will be seated in discussion forums that involve audience participation 6. Rehearse or role-play discussions with production personnel to identify gaps in preparation and refine proposed line of questioning accordingly |
Conduct discussion forums |
7. If appropriate, do a warm-up session to prepare an audience prior to the start of a discussion forum 8. Introduce topic and follow a line of questioning that allows differing opinions to be aired in a way that stimulates constructive debate among participants 9. Chair the discussion in the planned direction, but at the same time, ask questions that allow participants freedom to express their views 10. Identify additional lines of questioning by listening carefully to participants' comments and follow-through with questions that demonstrate thorough understanding of the topic under discussion 11. Resolve conflicts that arise between participants in a way that moves the discussion forward while acknowledging the validity of differing viewpoints and paying due respect to the public profile of individual participants 12. Adopt an interview style that elicits the best possible response from participants 13. Respond to cues from production personnel without disrupting the flow of discussion 14. Link audio and visual material as required 15. Wrap up discussions by summarising key points succinctly and clearly, and thanking participants for their contribution |
Evaluate discussion forums |
16. Participate in debriefing sessions with production personnel to identify strengths and weaknesses of discussion forums 17. Document the outcome of debriefing sessions according to enterprise procedures 18. Reflect on own performance and note 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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Production personnel may include: |
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Laws and regulations may include: |
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Types of questions may include: |
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Interview styles may include: |
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Cues from production personnel may include: |
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Audio and visual material 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
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