RGRCMN402 — Participate in media interviews for racing
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What an assessment for RGRCMN402 must cover
32 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Prepare for interviews
- 1.1Clarify purpose of interview, the media used and workplace policy in relation to interviews
- 1.2Clarify obligations of racing personnel to racing authority and rules of racing when participating in media interviews
- 1.3Consider obligations and code of conduct of journalists when agreeing to participate in formal and informal interviews
- 1.4Clarify topic and confirm authority to comment before the commencement of the interview
- 1.5Prepare information for planned interviews by predicting questions and preparing answers and reading workplace documentation on topics that are relevant to the purpose for the interview, racing authority regulations, the rules of racing and ethical practices
- 1.6Practice interview techniques with colleagues prior to the commencement of the interview
- 1.7Ensure personal presentation and public speaking skills are appropriate for media type and format
2 Participate in interviews
- 2.1Present information in a relevant and succinct format for media source and potential audience
- 2.2Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication skills during interviews
- 2.3Use appropriate communication strategies to manage direction and purpose of the interview by deflecting critical remarks or questions and providing information in a systematic manner
- 2.4Manage impromptu interviews to provide relevant information, while complying with racing protocols and rules of racing according to workplace policy
- 2.5Apply strategies to build a rapport with media personnel to enhance interview technique
3 Review interview performance
- 3.1Seek feedback on interview performance from appropriate personnel
- 3.2Review information given to ensure the rules of racing or racing authority protocols were not breached
- 3.3Review own performance and identify potential improvements for future interviews
Performance evidence
- clarified topic and considered workplace obligations and responsibilities prior to agreeing to a media interview
- prepared a list of potential questions that may be asked or issues that may be discussed in a media interview about two current topics
- practised interview techniques with colleagues, on at least two occasions, including: • providing accurate verbal information in a structured and succinct manner • deflecting critical remarks or questions • using non-verbal communication skills
- participated in a real media interview or realistic role-play on at least one occasion, demonstrating appropriate personal speaking and presentation skills and interaction with interviewer
- obtained feedback on own performance
Knowledge evidence
- workplace and racing industry communication practices, protocols and obligations for participating in media interviews
- relevant rules of racing and controlling body or Principal Racing Authority regulations relating to media interview topic or content
- different forms of media, including social media
- types of interview formats, including formal and informal formats
- basic overview of code of conduct for journalists and media interviewers
- personal grooming and presentation requirements
- verbal and non-verbal communication skills relevant to interview technique
- communication strategies for: • answering and dealing with difficult questions and criticisms • dealing with impromptu interview situations • building rapport • obtaining feedback on interview performance
Foundation skills
- Reading: Recognise the structures and key features of a range of familiar texts, including workplace policy on media interviews, the rules of racing and racing authority regulations
- Oral communication: Practise answering questions with racing colleagues to prepare for communication with media interviewer Provide clear information on topic and answer questions succinctly when interacting verbally with media interviewers Use tone and pace appropriate for audience and non-verbal communication to enhance presentation skills
- Interact with others: Work cooperatively with colleagues so as to be informed about racing issues and community views on racing
- Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning and organising own research to meet planned and unplanned media interviews Use various media technology, including social media Address interview-related communication in a calm, considered manner by providing objective, factual information that supports workplace perspectives
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What does an assessment tool for RGRCMN402 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRCMN402 needs to address all 32 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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