DEFGEN018 — Conduct an interview to support written material

1 Prepare for the interview

• 1.1Research and document background information before the interview.
• 1.2Seek guidance from a senior reporter or the editor on the most suitable person to be interviewed.
• 1.3Establish time and place for the interview with the subject.
• 1.4Set interview objectives and plan questions in advance, taking constraints into consideration.
• 1.5Check equipment for serviceability.
• 1.6Rectify and report any equipment faults, obtain replacement or take an alternative approach where faults cannot be rectified.

2 Establish interview parameters with subject

• 2.1Identify own publication and provide necessary background information to the subject.
• 2.2Seek permission to tape the interview from the subject.
• 2.3Discuss and agree on relevant interview methods with the subject.
• 2.4Discuss and confirm scope and length of the interview with the subject.

3 Conduct an interview

• 3.1Tape relevant information about the interview where permission is granted.
• 3.2Invite subject to expand key points, to present all relevant material or to clarify matters by asking questions.
• 3.3Invite subject to provide information for future stories.

4 Verify information as necessary

• 4.1Check and confirm details with the subject after the interview.
• 4.2Provide transcript of the interview to the subject to check for factual accuracy.
• 4.3Confirm accuracy of the information provided by asking other sources.

5 Archive interview material

• 5.1Store interview transcripts as per publication policies.
• 5.2Make archived material available only to approved people on request.

What does an assessment tool for DEFGEN018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFGEN018 needs to address all 36 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 8 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.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFGEN018?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFGEN018 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFGEN018 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFGEN018 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFGEN018, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.