Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 12:23 AM AWST
24/07/2026 12:23 AM AWST
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Assist in managing production processes
Assist in managing production processes
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPR307B
DEFPR307B
State Code
AVV91
AVV91
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist in the routine operations involved in the production of a Defence news publication. It requires the analysis and interpretation of incoming material for newsworthiness and the distribution of the material for response from the relevant sectors within Defence.The competency deals with the reporter's involvement in the day-to-day operation of a unit that has responsibility for the production of Defence publications, such as services newspapers, magazines and Internet sites. All reporters will be involved with this activity on a needs basis, however in the main the competency applies to junior reporters assisting a senior reporter or following direction from the editor or sub editor.The reporter judges newsworthiness with limited supervision.This competency is required by all Defence reporters.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage incoming material
- 1.1 Incoming material is collected and recorded.
- 1.2 An assessment is made of the new material to determine its newsworthiness and a recommendation is made to the editor.
- 1.3 Material of potential value is classified and archived for future reference.
2. Assist in managing daily operations
- 2.1 Letters to the editor are registered and forwarded to the relevant personnel for response.
- 2.2 Production tasks are completed as directed by supervisor.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Incoming material may include:
Media releases
Promotional packages
Material on travel, finances, health, historical articles, photographs and cartoons
Any other information received by post, fax, hand delivery or email
Newsworthiness may include:
Information likely to appeal to readers because it is topical, different, unique or relevant to them
Letters to the editor may include:
Letters from readers and ADF staff
Production tasks may include:
Correspondence (memos, letters, email)
Establishing and maintaining catalogue and records
Maintaining computer files
Photocopying
Filing
Fax transmission
Answering telephone
Incoming material may include:
Media releases
Promotional packages
Material on travel, finances, health, historical articles, photographs and cartoons
Any other information received by post, fax, hand delivery or email
Newsworthiness may include:
Information likely to appeal to readers because it is topical, different, unique or relevant to them
Letters to the editor may include:
Letters from readers and ADF staff
Production tasks may include:
Correspondence (memos, letters, email)
Establishing and maintaining catalogue and records
Maintaining computer files
Photocopying
Filing
Fax transmission
Answering telephone
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to assess and make a fair and impartial judgement of the material's newsworthiness with full consideration of ADF public affairs objectives and communications ethics that are relevant to the audience and organisation.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated environments, with particular emphasis placed on the assessment of a variety of incoming material and recommendations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions, or in a simulated environment. Simulation should re-create realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence.
Evidence should be gathered through questioning relating to underpinning knowledge and the submission of a variety of documented reports relating to the newsworthiness of incoming material.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no special resource requirements for this unit.
Assessment must confirm the ability to assess and make a fair and impartial judgement of the material's newsworthiness with full consideration of ADF public affairs objectives and communications ethics that are relevant to the audience and organisation.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated environments, with particular emphasis placed on the assessment of a variety of incoming material and recommendations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions, or in a simulated environment. Simulation should re-create realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence.
Evidence should be gathered through questioning relating to underpinning knowledge and the submission of a variety of documented reports relating to the newsworthiness of incoming material.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no special resource requirements for this unit.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC39 | DEFGEN028 | Assist in managing production processes | Unit of competency |
