Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Productions or projects may include:
commercials
feature films
film and sound archival projects
live or prerecorded radio and television productions, e.g.:
music
drama
documentaries
comedy
variety
sport programs
news
current affairs
game and quiz shows
outside broadcasts
live events and performances
talkback
music videos
online:
discussion forums
audio streaming
video streaming
short films.
Production or project issues may include:
availability of personnel
availability of resources
available budget
end user
production schedule
production values
requirement that programs go to air on time
target audience
technical parameters and requirements
timelines.
Protocols may include:
enterprise procedures for complying with privacy regulations
observing protocols of companies or organisations appearing in productions
taking appropriate account of cultural and religious practices when recording or filming material for broadcast.
Documentation may include:
booking sheets and confirmations
budget reports
call sheets
cast information
contact lists
copyright clearances
cue sheets
diary entries
documentation on scripts and ancillary information, such as:
shot descriptions
shot numbers
camera numbers
cue information
lighting cues
videotape track information
graphics or digital effects information
durations
timings
fault reports
file notes
general in-house correspondence, such as:
memos
notes
email
hazard reports
records of meetings
running sheets
schedules
timesheets.
Training may include:
on-the-job, e.g.:
features of and procedures for using specified equipment and facilities
administrative procedures and protocols
workplace health, safety and security procedures
equipment maintenance procedures
features and functions of specified broadcast facilities, equipment and network systems
overview of the technology infrastructure supporting a broadcast network
overview of international, national and regional operations
staffing structure and chain of reporting
regulations that apply to specific enterprises
off-the-job, e.g.:
short courses
skill sets
national vocational education and training (VET) qualifications
state-accredited qualifications.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
camera personnel
designers
directors
editorial staff
film laboratory personnel
floor managers
graphics personnel
legal advisers
lighting personnel
producers
production managers
program managers
reporters
sound personnel
special effects staff
station managers
supervisors
switchboard operators
technical directors
technical staff, e.g. maintenance
video operators
volunteers' coordinators
writers.
Industry knowledge may include:
impact of new technologies on the screen and media industries
role and profile of different sectors in the screen and media industries
role of regulators and government
structure and operation of the broadcasting industry in Australia and internationally
technical standards.
Sources may include:
discussions with current industry practitioners, colleagues and community groups
electronic and print media (e.g. news, reviews and articles, technical publications)
employee and industry association representatives
events (e.g. industry functions, conferences, trade fairs, community activities, expositions, exhibitions, festivals and social events)
government bodies and associated publications
induction kits
internet
libraries
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience
policy and procedures manuals
reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals
retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services
training programs, seminars, conferences, symposiums, workshops, master classes and other professional development opportunities
unions and union publications (newsletters, magazines, bulletins and letters) and other sources of industrial relations information.
Values of the organisation may include:
explicit values described in organisational documents
implicit, undocumented organisational cultural values.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
current, relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice (federal and state) and policy relating to:
OHS
privacy and confidentiality
environmental issues
anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity
business compliance
workplace and industrial relations
quality assurance
copyright
defamation
racial vilification
obscenity
contempt of court
privacy.
Codes of practice and guidelines may include:
ABC codes of practice
Australian content standards
broadcasting services in relation to:
commercial radio compliance program
commercial radio advertising
commercial radio current affairs disclosure
children's television standards
commercial radio codes of practice and guidelines
commercial television industry codes of practice
community broadcasting codes of practice
guidelines for films and computer games
open narrowcast radio codes
SBS codes of practice
subscription narrowcast radio codes
subscription television code of practice.
Forums may include:
enterprise-specific surveys and questionnaires
online discussion forums
performance appraisal processes
planning days
production briefing and debriefing sessions
staff meetings.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to:
perform work tasks according to organisational requirements and values
comply with requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
source and apply information about industry issues and developments
collaborative approach to work
effective communication skills in a team environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of relevant and current industry information
access to appropriate technology to collect, download and store industry information
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate participating in workplace meetings
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies to assess ability to apply knowledge to different industry contexts and situations.

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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