CUAAIR412 — Refine on-air presentation techniques
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What an assessment for CUAAIR412 must cover
49 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Build repertoire of presentation techniques
- 1.1Develop improvisation techniques for varying content, audience appeal and pace of programs
- 1.2Develop a repertoire of ways to present material of a repetitious or regular nature
- 1.3Develop a repertoire of different ways to introduce and discuss music items
- 1.4Analyse recorded practice sessions and develop skills in presenting voice reports, conducting talkback sessions and moving smoothly from one program item to the next
2 Prepare for live broadcasts
- 2.1Assemble presentation material prior to commencement of sessions
- 2.2Check presentation material complies with required legislation and broadcasting codes of practice
- 2.3Apply vocal techniques and exercises required for vocal health
- 2.4Check equipment is fully operational and safe, and refer faults to required personnel
3 Apply presentation techniques to material
- 3.1Use different presentation techniques to ensure natural flow of material
- 3.2Forward promote segments in a way that encourages the audience to stay listening
- 3.3Recover from presentation errors and equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow
- 3.4Conduct talkback sessions in collaboration with required personnel
- 3.5Integrate live voice reports from the field
- 3.6Respond cooperatively to studio direction, headphone cues and computer screen information according to organisational procedures
4 Mix audio inputs
- 4.1Produce required level and tonal balances, mixing audio inputs through the studio panel
- 4.2Prevent extraneous sounds not intended for broadcast from going to air
- 4.3Cue and play presentation material according to program running sheets
- 4.4Identify equipment operational problems promptly and manage throughout on-air sessions
- 4.5Brief and cue studio guests as required according to program requirements
- 4.6Operate talkback facility, taking into account the effect of the delay system if required
- 4.7Employs accurately timed transitions between presentation material leading up to crosses and live feeds
5 Wrap up sessions
- 5.1Plan and time presentation material, ensuring smooth transition to the following program
- 5.2Archive and document presentation material in line with organisational procedures
- 5.3Identify areas for own improvement using self-reflection and feedback from required personnel
Performance evidence
- prepare and present at least three live-to-air programs incorporating different presentation materials.
- use a repertoire of effective introduction, presentation and ad-libbing techniques
- collaborate with others
- integrate multiple presentation tasks simultaneously, including responding to headphone cues and computer screen information
- operate equipment, balancing audio inputs and outputs, during on-air presentations
- complete required documentation for a presentation
- evaluate own performance and document improvement opportunities.
Knowledge evidence
- examples of presentation materials that are repetitious in nature and different ways these materials could be presented
- strategies to evaluate performance and respond to feedback to improve techniques
- techniques for effective introduction, presentation and ab-libbing
- organisational procedures for archiving and documenting material
- a voice report and when one might be required
- key principles for building and maintaining audiences
- equipment needed to present material on-air
- safety standards of equipment needed to present material on air
- legislation and broadcasting codes of practice required for presenting material on-air
- work health and safety requirements relating to vocal care and using equipment in a broadcast studio.
Foundation skills
- Learning: Identifies areas for skill development using self-reflection and feedback from others
- Numeracy: Calculates time required for smooth transitions between programs
- Oral communication: Applies flexibility in aural spoken skills Obtains information by listening and questioning Delivers dialogue in ways that engage listeners
- Reading: Interprets and comprehends information in workplace documentation
- Writing: Completes documentation according to organisational requirements
- Problem solving: Solves equipment problems or refers to others, as required
- Self-management: Applies organisational procedures and required regulations associated with job role Uses appropriate communication practices and strategies to keep listeners interested Adopts a methodical and logical approach to planning, presenting and evaluating broadcasts Follows directions needed to achieve requirements
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others
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What does an assessment tool for CUAAIR412 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAAIR412 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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