Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the distribution of music in both physical and digital formats, as well as products associated with the music. This includes promotion of music and the distribution of any income from sales of music and associated products.
The unit applies to those who are responsible for managing the process of distributing music and merchandise associated with an artist or act. This includes artists, musical publishers, digital distributors and aggregators in association with independent labels, as well as those who work in record companies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for distribution of music and associated products |
1.1 Determine range of music and products to be distributed 1.2 Research and identify suitable traditional or new distribution models for music and associated products 1.3 Communicate different distribution models to required personnel and agree on preferred model 1.4 Confirm distribution agreement requirements with required personnel 1.5 Establish contract and distribution agreement, and agree on and communicate rights and obligations to all parties 1.6 Develop strategies for implementing distribution model in line with distribution agreement |
2. Distribute music and associated products |
2.1 Implement selected distribution model and arrange supply of music and associated products in required format 2.2 Contribute to promotion of music and associated products using a range of media and according to distribution agreement 2.3 Document and maintain records of distributed music and associated products according to workplace procedures 2.4 Distribute income generated from music and products in line with contractual agreements and according to workplace procedures |
3. Evaluate distribution model |
3.1 Assess impact and effectiveness of selected distribution model according to agreed targets 3.2 Evaluate cost and time benefits of selected distribution model against different distribution models 3.3 Revise distribution strategy as required in consultation with required personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
S KILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Planning and organising |
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Problem solving |
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Self-management |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMGT401 Manage distribution of music and associated products.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5