This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct in-depth interviews and discussion forums on different topics on radio or television.

The unit applies to those who are responsible for ensuring positive engagement of the participants and audience. On television, they are often presenting before live audiences, with audience members sometimes participants in discussions. The process includes understanding how media can be used to explore issues and how to use different presentation and interview techniques to do so.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.