Modification History
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Release 2 |
Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop specialist expertise in one or more fields of the music industry.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to people working in a wide range of areas in the music industry, including music performance, composition, private music teaching, music business and sound production. It is particularly applicable in contexts where people need to incorporate new business models and emergent trends and technologies into their work practice. This level of specialist work is usually undertaken with limited guidance and specialists could also be responsible for mentoring others on the job.
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
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Research and apply industry trends and emergent technologies |
1.1 Identify trends and emergent technologies in the music industry using appropriate sources of information 1.2 Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends and emergent technologies 1.3 Critique and review trends and emergent technologies with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas 1.4 Explore and use new ideas and emergent technologies to expand own skills and knowledge 1.5 Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required |
2. Apply skills and knowledge in a specialist context |
2.1 Use critical thinking techniques to identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge 2.2 Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in a specialist music industry context 2.3 Identify and use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge 2.4 Explore capability of materials, tools and equipment as a means to continuously improve technical skills as required |
3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context |
3.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills and knowledge 3.2 Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals 3.3 Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge to those of other specialists in order to extend and enhance own professional work practices 3.4 Adjust own professional work practices to improve and refine skills and knowledge |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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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Trends and emergent technologies may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Skills and knowledge may include: |
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Critical thinking techniques may include: |
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Strategies may include professional development opportunities, such as: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Industry capability - industry context