Modification History
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CUAIND301A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the creative arts industry. These include relationship building, negotiation techniques, work prioritisation and personal development.
Application of the Unit
People working in the creative arts industry apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be dancers, musicians, actors, cabaret performers, street performers, entertainment administrators, reviewers, film makers and public artists.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Maintain currency of own industry knowledge |
1.1. Identify trends in the industry using appropriate sources of information 1.2. Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices 1.3. In consultation with appropriate persons , identify learning opportunities to upgrade own skills and take advantage of trends and emergent technologies 1.4. Undertake identified learning opportunities to improve own work practices |
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2. Establish effective contractual relationships |
2.1. Establish effective contractual relationships based on goodwill, trust and respect 2.2. Share information and ideas with others in ways that engender goodwill, trust and respect 2.3. Use effective negotiation techniques to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues 2.4. Discuss, confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with appropriate persons 2.5. Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication |
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3. Complete work tasks effectively |
3.1. Establish and maintain a positive personal work ethic 3.2. Negotiate and agree on prioritised work tasks and established deadlines with appropriate persons 3.3. Identify and plan for factors that may affect the completion of work tasks within deadlines 3.4. Complete work tasks within deadlines according to legislative and regulatory requirements 3.5. Observe copyright and intellectual property obligations when using material downloaded from the internet 3.6. Follow procedures to minimise the environmental impact of work activities on the environment 3.7. Seek feedback on own work performance from appropriate persons and adjust in order to improve work practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- conduct negotiations to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues
- establish and maintain contractual relationships through regular contact
- share industry information with colleagues and peers
- learning skills to:
- identify opportunities to maintain and enhance work performance
- seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own work performance
- literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology
- self-management and learning skills to:
- prioritise work tasks
- work within deadlines
- monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance
- problem-solving skills to:
- identify and plan for factors affecting completion of work tasks within deadlines
- recognise and resolve workplace issues when implementing new technology.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of:
- different sectors of the creative arts industry and their interrelationships
- terminology associated with relevant industry sector
- issues of etiquette and ethics as they apply to key work areas within the industry
- key work areas within the industry, how they interrelate, and key roles and responsibilities
- sources of information on the industry and ways of maintaining current industry knowledge
- overview knowledge of:
- awards and conditions of employment
- copyright issues, such as:
- consequences of infringing copyright
- current funding and production environment
- how copyright can be enforced
- organisations that deal with copyright
- who owns copyright and how it can be protected
- legal issues that affect negotiations and contracts
- major industry production and marketing issues
- nature, role and functions of unions and employer associations, including rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
- OHS requirements relevant to particular work contexts
- current and emerging technologies used within the relevant industry sector.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to environments where:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
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Industry includes: |
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Negotiation techniques may include: |
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Contractual issues may include: |
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Agreements and contracts may include: |
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Work ethic may refer to: |
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Factors may include: |
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Legislative and regulatory requirements may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - industry context
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
