Fields Arts and Crafts, and Computing and Information Technology
Registration of Content Creation and Generic Computing skill standards, and review of Radio and Preliminary Journalism Skills unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Electronic Media |
Radio |
10183, 10231, 10234, 10235, 10308, 10309, 10313, 10319, 10320, 26553, 26554 |
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Journalism |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
27610-27617 |
Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board has completed the review of the unit standards and developed four new skill standards in the Content Creation domain and two skill standards in the Generic Computing domain.
Date new versions published April 2026
Planned review date December 2030
Summary
Unit standards in Preliminary Journalism Skills and Radio domains were reviewed alongside a broader development of skill standards in Content Creation. This development focused on creative technologies and multimedia competencies that support both technical skills and creative expression across a range of personal and professional contexts, including contemporary and emerging media environments.
The development and review process was led by Toi Mai Workforce Development Council and involved tertiary providers, schools, industry professionals, and contributors from informal training settings. The project was delivered in two phases, beginning in March–April 2025. The first phase resulted in the registration of Level 2 skill standards in July 2025, centred on foundational use of creative technologies. The second phase focused more on media competencies, primarily at Level 3, and therefore was able to incorporate the existing Journalism and Radio unit standards.
Consultation with key stakeholders – including current users of the unit standards – was conducted in August and September 2025, followed by a public consultation via the Toi Mai website. Feedback was reviewed and integrated where appropriate.
Two of the new standards have been developed to be registered in the Generic Computing domain, reflecting the broader applicability of the competencies beyond creative and media contexts.
The responsibility for these standards has been transferred from Toi Mai Workforce Development Council to Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board to reflect the VET reforms.
Main Changes
· The standard setting body details were updated to Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board.
· Two new skill standards in the Generic Computing domain were developed to address competencies in emerging technologies applicable across a range of contexts.
· Five unit standards were designated expiring and replaced by four new skill standards in Content Creation to better reflect current industry practice and support flexible application across creative and professional settings.
· All new skill standards are listed in the Content Creation domain that was recently moved from subfield Electronic Media to the new Creative Media subfield.
· 14 unit standards were designated expiring without replacement (Category D), as they are no longer considered relevant or fit for purpose.
Category C and D standards will expire at the end of December 2027
Consent to Assess impact table
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
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Field |
Community and Social Services |
2 |
Standard |
41164 |
3 |
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Subfield |
Journalism |
2-5,7 |
Standard |
41164 |
3 |
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Subfield |
Electronic Media |
4-6 |
Subfield |
Creative Media |
4-6 |
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Subfield |
Electronic Media |
4-6 |
Standards |
41163, 41165, 41166 |
3 |
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Domain |
Radio |
3-5 |
Domain |
Content Creation |
3-5 |
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Domain |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
3 |
Domain |
Content Creation |
3 |
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Standard |
10235 |
3 |
Standard |
41165 |
3 |
|
Standard |
10308 |
3 |
Standard |
41166 |
3 |
|
Standard |
10319 |
3 |
Standard |
41165 |
3 |
|
Standard |
10320 |
3 |
Standard |
41163 |
3 |
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Standard |
27612 |
2 |
Standard |
41164 |
3 |
Detailed list of standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Arts and Crafts > Electronic Media
Arts and Crafts > Creative Media
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ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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10183 |
Radio |
Present on-air for radio |
3 |
6 |
D |
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10231 |
Radio |
Sell radio advertising |
3 |
10 |
D |
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10234 |
Radio |
Design and manage radio promotions |
4 |
15 |
D |
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10235 10319 41165 |
Radio Radio Content Creation |
Write a basic radio commercial Write a voice report for radio Write content for a defined media type and audience |
3 2 3 |
5 5 4 |
C C
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10308 41166 |
Radio Content Creation |
Record and edit for radio broadcast Produce and deliver audio or video content from a script or brief |
3 3 |
10 5 |
C
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|
10309 |
Radio |
Operate a studio during a live radio broadcast |
4 |
15 |
D |
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10313 |
Radio |
Plan and broadcast a radio programme using an automated system |
2 |
5 |
D |
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10320 41163 |
Radio Content Creation |
Present a live-voice report on radio Use technology to distribute media content to an intended audience |
3 3 |
5 3 |
C
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26553 |
Radio |
Demonstrate knowledge of radio broadcasting |
2 |
3 |
D |
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26554 |
Radio |
Demonstrate knowledge of radio broadcasting law |
2 |
5 |
D |
Community and Social Services > Journalism
Arts and Crafts > Creative Media
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ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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27610 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Demonstrate basic understanding of news stories and the role of journalists |
2 |
4 |
D |
|
27611 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Demonstrate understanding of current events for journalism |
2 |
4 |
D |
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27612
41164 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills Content Creation |
Plan and conduct interviews for a news story or a feature for publication or broadcast Conduct and record an interview for publication in a media product |
2
3 |
4
4 |
C
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27613 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Write and present news stories intended for publication |
2 |
4 |
D |
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27614 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Sub-edit news stories and a feature intended for publication |
3 |
3 |
D |
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27615 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Take and select photographs for a news story and a feature |
2 |
3 |
D |
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27616 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Identify and research potential news stories or news features for broadcast on radio |
3 |
3 |
D |
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27617 |
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
Lay out pages intended for publication |
3 |
3 |
D |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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41167 |
Explore an emerging or unfamiliar technology |
2 |
5 |
NEW |
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41168 |
Apply an emerging or unfamiliar technology to a task or workflow |
3 |
5 |
NEW |