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AH2 Commission and evaluate work on interpretative and educational media

AH2.2 Select a specialist

Performance Required

This will involve:

1. Obtaining information on specialists and assessing its reliability
2. Defining selection criteria and the level of information required from those bidding for the work
3. Specifying clearly the selection procedures and requesting the appropriate people to participate
4. Matching information on applicants correctly against the selection criteria
5. Identifying the factors affecting the selection decision and recording them
6. Identifying and promptly obtaining any additional information needed to make the selection
7. Informing the people who have been selected of the decision and confirming their willingness to proceed
8. Informing the people who have not been selected of the decision as soon as possible

Occuptional Context

Not applicable

Knowledge Requirements

You need to know and understand how to:

• Use data to draw accurate conclusions
• Remain impartial
• Record information on the selection process

You need to know about:

• The main sources of information on different specialists
• The aims of a tendering process

Required Skills

You should demonstrate:

• Clarity in communication
• Influence on decision-makers

Evidence Required

The candidate should be questioned, based upon the documentation provided, to explore how they:

• select a specialist to produce interpretative or educational media.

The specialists involved may include freelance writers, editors, designers, subject specialists and educators.

Evidence should be provided for media designed for temporary and long-term use.

Evidence Rules

The candidate should have been involved in commissioning at least 2 substantive projects.

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