Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to write material

1.1 Interpret writing brief and confirm type of material required in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Identify factors that may impact writing assignment, and plan accordingly

1.3 Determine style and tone appropriate to publication for which material is being written

1.4 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant people as required

2. Research topic

2.1 Use appropriate information sources to gather background material,

2.2 Conduct interviews with people to gather information as required

2.3 Review gathered information to determine approach to writing assignment

2.4 Discuss results of research, ideas, and proposed approach with relevant people as required

3. Write material

3.1 Work in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) and copyright legislation

3.2 Confirm language and writing style are suited to target audience and publication

3.3 Confirm specialised vocabulary is appropriate to writing brief and subject matter

3.4 Proofread and edit material to required standard, and check that it meets requirements of writing brief

3.5 Present draft to relevant people for review

3.6 Adjust material as required, and present final copy in agreed format and timeframe

3.7 Evaluate writing process, assess own performance, and note areas for future improvement

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.7

• Evaluates own performance to identify areas for improvement

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2-3.4, 3.7

• Analyses and interprets textual information from various sources
• Checks and compares information against requirements

Writing

1.2, 2.1, 3.2-3.4, 3.6, 3.7

• Prepares documents which incorporate evaluation of information using language, format and style appropriate to a specific audience

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3

• Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas/solutions and uses detailed and clear language to contribute information and express requirements

Interact with others

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5

• Collaborates with others to elicit information, develop and confirm understanding, and gain feedback

Navigate the world of work

3.1

• Understands and adheres to legislative requirements

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.6, 3.7

• Plans, prioritises and implements a range of tasks to meet deadlines and requirements
• Applies analytical processes to evaluate options and make decisions

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWRT503 Write about music

CUSWRT501A Write about music

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.