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campaign canvasser

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Campaign canvassers operate on field level to persuade the public to vote for the political candidate they represent. They engage in direct conversation with the public in public places, and gather information on the public's opinion, as well as perform activities ensuring that information on the campaign reaches a wide audience.

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Competences
25
Groups
4
Essential
8
Optional
17

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

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canvassing methods

The different methods used in liaising with a target group or individuals to gather support for a cause, such as field canvassing (going door to door), candidate canvassing (going door to door or speaking with the public with a representative of the cause present), phone canvassing, engaging passers-by on the street, and other canvassing methods.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

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engage passers-by in conversation

Engage people in places with heavy foot traffic in conversations to get them interested in a cause or campaign, to gather funds, or to obtain support for a cause in general.

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advocate a cause

Present the motives and objectives of a certain cause, such as a charity cause or political campaign, to individuals or larger audience in order to gather support for the cause.

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influence voting behaviour

Influence the public during a political or other legislative campaign which requires voting in order to ensure that they vote for the party, individual or motion which is preferred, by talking with individuals and using promotional strategies.

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maintain professional records

Produce and maintain records of work performed.

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perform fundraising activities

Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.

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present arguments persuasively

Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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Cross-sector

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advertising techniques

The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.

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interview techniques

The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.

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political campaigning

The procedures involved in conducting a successful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic aspects concerning the organising and conducting of political campaigns.

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social media marketing techniques

The marketing methods and strategies used to increase attention and website traffic through social media channels.

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vocal techniques

The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

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Sector-specific

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interview people

Interview people in a range of different circumstances.

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memorise script

Memorise a set of lines or specific information in order to convey it correctly to a target audience.

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promote political campaign

Promote the political party or politician before and during election when the political campaign is being held to ensure a wide audience and the most beneficial outcome possible for the political candidate or party, by performing promotional activities.

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Cross-sector

9 competences
comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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conduct public presentations

Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.

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conduct public surveys

Conduct the procedures of a public survey from the initial formulation and compilation of the questions, identifying the target audience, managing the survey method and operations, managing the processing of acquired data, and analysing the results.

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execute marketing plan

Carry out all the activities involved in achieving specific marketing objectives within a given timeframe

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execute working instructions

Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.

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liaise with politicians

Liaise with officials fulfilling important political and legislative roles in governments in order to ensure productive communication and build relations.

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listen actively

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.

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perform public relations

Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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