Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for performance

1.1 Confirm performance requirements and outcomes in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Confirm that warm-up facility and venue meet work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3 Complete pre-performance checks of equipment, instruments and accessories and confirm required resources are available

1.4 Assist self and performers to prepare psychologically, physically and artistically using warm-up routines

1.5 Communicate contingency measures where required and anticipate consequences

1.6 Confirm that individual and collective tuning of instruments is at required standard for performance using listening skills

2. Observe conventions during performances

2.1 Dress professionally for performance occasion

2.2 Acknowledge concertmaster and audience according to stage conventions

2.3 Confirm and expedite performance readiness by observing performers and audience as required

2.4 Engage and communicate with audience as required for performance context

2.5 Acknowledge performers and audience at conclusion of performances and at other required times

3. Interact and conduct performers

3.1 Communicate musical leadership to performers using demeanour, body language and cues

3.2 Maintain engagement of performers and direct energy throughout performance

3.3 Maintain acoustic balance of instrumental and electronic forces according to performance requirements

3.4 Enhance individual and collective performance using music, instrument, and vocal knowledge, and technical skills

3.5 Monitor body language of performers and ensemble members during performance and respond accordingly

3.6 Respond and adapt to performance variations and maintain performance flow

3.7 Assess balance between aspirations of different performers and their functions within overall work

4. Evaluate performance

4.1 Evaluate performance in discussion with required personnel

4.2 Review own performance and identify aspects that could be improved

4.3 Assess performance for potential contribution other performers may make to future work

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication

• Articulates clearly, using language required for audience and environment
• Uses questioning and listening skills to clarify meaning
• Comprehends and responds to non-verbal messages
• Uses words and non-verbal features to communicate messages

Reading

• Interprets textual information from different sources

Writing

• Records results of workplace checks

Problem solving

• Achieves creative outcomes using problem solving processes

Self-management

• Meets expectations of own role and associated customs and responsibilities
• Uses accepted practices and protocols to communicate with a range of people
• Makes decisions directly related to own role
• Evaluates performance and feedback to improve creative process

Teamwork

• Leads others and encourages contributions using interpersonal skills

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.