BSBMKG554Plan and develop public relations publications

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What an assessment for BSBMKG554 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 8 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 Prepare to develop public relations publications

  • 1.1Identify objectives, needs, and audience for public relations publications
  • 1.2Conduct research according to objectives and needs
  • 1.3Summarise findings to relevant stakeholders
  • 1.4Analyse and select criteria for segmenting audience according to research findings and objectives
  • 1.5Define target audience in terms of prospective readers of the publications
  • 1.6Develop target audience profile according to organisational requirements

2 Plan public relations publications

  • 2.1Document and obtain agreement on publication objectives and central message from relevant personnel according to legal and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2Select team members to assist with planning according to skill and knowledge requirements
  • 2.3Develop and obtain agreement on budgets and schedules from relevant stakeholders
  • 2.4Identify appropriate suppliers of products and services and obtain quotations, as required
  • 2.5Develop criteria to test and evaluate success of the publication

3 Develop and evaluate public relations publications

  • 3.1Design and write publication text according to communication objectives and house style
  • 3.2Test document with relevant stakeholders and incorporate findings in the final publication
  • 3.3Select and contract suppliers to complete publication production processes
  • 3.4Distribute publication according to public relations plan and legal and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5Evaluate publication in line with stakeholder feedback and against evaluation criteria

Performance evidence

  • develop at least one public relations document.
  • identify and obtain agreements for team members budgets, schedules and good and services suppliers to prepare publication assessment criteria
  • develop, test and evaluate the public relations documents.

Knowledge evidence

  • contents of public relations brief including: target audience segmentation, research objectives, methodology, time schedule, budget
  • internal and external factors that impact effectiveness of publications
  • internal and external factors that may impact publication requirements
  • primary and secondary research methods and use in public relations
  • criteria used to select team members
  • suppliers who may be required to complete publication production processes
  • key provisions of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national standards that affect public relations
  • relevance of ethics to public relations.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Gathers and analyses textual information from a range of sources and identifies relevant and key information Assesses workplace documentation for clarity and accuracy to comply with house style and agreed communication objectives
  • Writing: Uses clear, accurate and engaging language to develop research briefs and materials in a range of styles for various audiences
  • Oral Communication: Employs listening and questioning techniques and negotiation skills to clarify information and confirm understanding Articulates instructions and information using language and features suitable for diverse audiences
  • Numeracy: Uses basic mathematical formula to calculate whole numbers and decimals to determine suppliers’ costs, project budgets and projected schedules
  • Self-management: Identifies organisational goals and adheres to implicit and explicit organisation policies and procedures Identifies the implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work
  • Teamwork: Actively identifies the requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience and monitoring impact Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction
  • Planning and organising: Coordinates and sequences tasks to ensure timelines are met and work flows efficiently Analyses relevant information to make decisions about staffing, contractors, market segments and target audiences Evaluates results to identify whether objectives have been met
  • Technology: Uses digital applications to record, store, retrieve and share documents

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What does an assessment tool for BSBMKG554 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for BSBMKG554 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 3 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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