Field Community and Social Services
Review of Journalism unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Journalism |
Journalism Skills |
10374, 10375, 10380, 23106, 23108, 23109, 23111, 23116-23119, 23122, 23124 |
|
Print Journalism |
23123 |
The Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation (CMITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2011
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
These unit standards were reviewed to ensure they remained relevant to industry and to clarify anomalies that had arisen within the assessment criteria. Feedback was sought from industry representatives, providers, and assessors via meetings and electronic consultation.
The review identified that the unit standards were too prescriptive, which was causing problems with both providers and assessors. It was also determined that in many cases the unit standards no longer met the requirements of industry due to continuing changes in technology and the profession in general.
Through peer review, feedback, and discussion, changes were made to titles, credit values, explanatory notes, entry requirements, outcomes, evidence requirements, and ranges as required, reflecting current best practice, the need for flexibility of delivery, and clarification of assessment. These changes have resulted in replacement unit standards being developed for all Level 5 unit standards.
Replacement unit standards will be registered under the Journalism Skills domain.
Main changes
· Unit standard 10375 was designated expiring and will not be replaced.
· Unit standards 10380, 23116, and 23117 were replaced by a single unit standard.
· Unit standards 10374, 23106, 23108, 23109, 23111, 23118, 23119, 23122, and 23124 were replaced by new unit standards that better reflect industry requirements and clarify assessment conditions.
· Unit standard 23123 classified under the Print Journalism domain was replaced by a new standard that was classified under the Journalism Skills domain.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2014.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
|
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
|
Domain |
Print Journalism |
5 |
Standard |
27226 |
5 |
|
Standard |
10734 |
5 |
Standard |
27220 |
5 |
|
Standard |
23106 |
5 |
Standard |
27218 |
5 |
|
Standard |
23109 |
5 |
Standard |
27223 |
5 |
|
Standard |
23117 |
5 |
Standard |
27221 |
5 |
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact | |
|
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
|
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following CMITO qualification is impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when reviewed in 2011. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed below.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
0326 |
National Diploma in Journalism (Multi Media) (Level 5) |
10374, 10375, 10380, 23106, 23108, 23109, 23111, 23116- 23119, 23122-23124 |
The following table identifies a qualification developed by another SSB that is impacted by the outcome of this review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification requires revision. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed below.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
SSB Name |
|
1146 |
National Diploma in Reo Māori Media (Level 5) with strands in Radio, and Journalism |
23106, 23111, 23123 |
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category | |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Community and Social Services > Journalism
|
ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
10374
27220 |
Journalism Skills
Journalism Skills |
Use numerical and statistical skills to write news stories, and instructions for info-graphics Interpret and use numerical data to write news stories, and write instructions for the production of an infographic |
5
5 |
4
5 |
C |
|
10375 |
Journalism Skills |
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand news media industry |
3 |
2 |
D |
|
10380
23116
23117
27221
|
Journalism Skills
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Write news stories from court and police activities, and explain emergency services activities Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply media ethics in journalism Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply media law in journalism Write news stories from court and related activities, and demonstrate media law and ethics knowledge |
5
5
5
5 |
8
4
4
15
|
C
C
C |
|
23106
27218 |
Journalism Skills
Journalism Skills |
Find, gather, and record information for news stories for publication and broadcast Gather and record information and plan news stories for publication and broadcast |
5
5 |
32
25 |
C |
|
23108
27222 |
Journalism Skills
Journalism Skills |
Analyse daily news coverage of central government, democratic processes, and the economy Demonstrate knowledge of current affairs, the role of the news media, and newsroom requirements |
5
5
|
5
5 |
C |
|
23109
27223 |
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Write news stories from local government activities Write news stories from local government activities for publication and broadcast |
5
5 |
4
5 |
C |
|
23111
27219 |
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Write a variety of news stories for publication and broadcast Write a variety of news stories for publication and broadcast |
5
5 |
32
25 |
C |
|
23118
27224 |
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Produce news stories with a bi-cultural perspective Write a news feature on a topic relating to Māori for publication or broadcast |
5
5 |
5
5 |
C |
|
23119
27225 |
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Produce news stories about diversity in New Zealand's population Write a news feature about diversity in New Zealand's population |
5
5 |
4
5 |
C |
|
23122
27228 |
Journalism Skills Journalism Skills |
Produce photographs from news assignments Produce photographs and an internet slide show from news assignments for publication |
5
5 |
4
5 |
C |
|
23123
27226 |
Print Journalism Journalism Skills |
Write a feature article for a magazine
Develop and write a feature article for publication |
5
5 |
5
5 |
C
|
|
23124
27227 |
Journalism Skills
Journalism Skills |
Write a feature profile and a performance review for publication in a newspaper or on the internet Develop and write a feature profile and a review for publication |
5
5 |
5
5 |
C |