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.
Techniques for ad-libbing may include:
creating word pictures to help listeners visualise a scene/experience
drawing listeners into a story
grabbing listeners' attention at the beginning of a story/anecdote and building to a punch line
having a succinct and clear message
making appropriate use of rhetoric
using concrete language that appeals to the senses.
Material of a repetitious or regular nature may include:
announcing a cross to news or live field reports
station IDs
time calls
traffic reports
weather reports.
Perspectives may include reference to:
events linked to music
impact on musical trends
melody or voice
stories about the artists
where and how music was recorded.
Voice reports may come from:
courts
parliament
press conferences
scene of a demonstration
scene of a tragedy
shows, parades
sporting events.
Presentation material may include:
music
pre-recorded material
scripted material.
Broadcasting laws and regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court and parliament
copyright
defamation
obscenity
privacy legislation
racial vilification.
Equipment may include:
field, e.g.:
portable audio recorders
microphone and microphone stand
pop shields
mobile phones
cables and leads
batteries and battery charger
studio, e.g.:
microphones
audio playback equipment
headphones
turntables
computer technology and associated software
CD players
studio panel
telephone talkback unit
off-air monitors.
Relevant personnel may include:
producers
reporters
station managers
technical staff
volunteers.
Segments may include:
competitions
giveaways
interviews
news
program highlights
special guests.
Audio inputs may include:
digital audio players (e.g. iPod, MP3)
live feeds
live voice in studio
music
pre-recorded material
voice through talkback facility.
Live feeds may include feeds from:
network
outside broadcast
satellite.
Documentation may include:
APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association) log
cue sheets (intro and outro cues, duration)
equipment fault reports
production schedules
release forms.

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 integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously
a repertoire of effective on-air presentation techniques
understanding of the consequences of breaching laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting
ability to manage a full range of audio outputs while presenting on-air
collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a radio studio with a reasonable range of equipment as listed in the range statement
access to audio recording equipment
access to audio playback equipment to enable evaluation of recorded programs
access to current information about, and personnel able to advise on, laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting
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
evaluation of recordings of programs presented by the candidate to assess candidate's ability to present a wide range of radio material
observation of the candidate presenting programs that contain a wide range of material
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to discuss candidate's approach to preparing programs that contain a wide range of material.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material.