Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare material for television or radio programs. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Production assistants employed by television or radio networks apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be working on daily or weekly programs where the target audience and program style have already been defined. Programs could be pre-recorded or live. Even though a producer or director typically supervises program preparation, production assistants are expected to work autonomously within clear guidelines. At community stations, program presenters usually prepare and present their own material. Skills associated with recording and editing routine audio material for radio are covered in:
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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 |
Plan program content |
1. Identify items to include in programs in line with program profile and in consultation with team members 2. Focus on perspective of audience when deciding on format of program content 3. Identify information sources for program content 4. Set deadlines for preparation of material in consultation with team members 5. Identify back-up items to cover unforeseen shortfalls in content 6. Identify material that could result in a breach of laws or regulations and resolve issues in consultation with relevant personnel 7. Book production facilities and equipment required to prepare program content |
Assemble program items |
8. Write draft content as required observing the conventions of writing broadcast copy 9. Seek feedback on draft copy from relevant personnel and revise accordingly 10. Determine a sequence for program items with the aim of maximising audience attention span 11. Use running sheets to document timing of all items within the total time allocated to programs 12. Collect items from other team members as required 13. Submit all presentation material and completed documentation to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines |
Contribute to evaluation of programs |
14. Participate in debriefing sessions about the effectiveness of programs 15. Note areas for improvement in own area of responsibility and take action accordingly 16. Note ideas for future program content and follow up as required |
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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Items may include: |
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Elements of a program profile may include: |
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Aspects to consider in relation to format may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Laws or regulations may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Content to be written may include: |
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Conventions of writing broadcast copy may include: |
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Presentation material may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - production planning and management |
Co-requisite units
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