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 apply in-depth knowledge of the music industry to a range of work situations.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit can be applied in a wide range of contexts in the music industry - from performance, composition and music teaching, to business and technical production. People will be applying an advanced level of music industry knowledge in their chosen field. This could include research and analysis of information relevant to work roles within the music industry, such as industry structures and operations, employment issues, industry trends, networking, emerging technologies and industry laws and regulations. |
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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1. Research industry information |
1.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel , identify areas of music research relevant to own professional practice 1.2 Use appropriate sources of information to ensure currency of industry knowledge 1.3 Analyse music areas for artistic and commercial qualities and opportunities 1.4 Identify and participate in professional development activities to consolidate industry knowledge |
2. Maintain effective industry networks |
2.1 Maintain relationships with appropriate personnel for increased awareness of current artistic and commercial issues 2.2 Use network strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice 2.3 Participate in artistic and industry networks to maintain and inform currency of music industry knowledge and artistic judgement |
3. Enhance professional practice |
3.1 Apply music industry knowledge and artistic judgement as required to predict music trends 3.2 Apply specialist music knowledge as required to achieve targeted artistic and commercial outcomes 3.3 Apply current music industry knowledge to inform own professional practice |
4. Evaluate music industry knowledge |
4.1 Assess and evaluate music information and knowledge against professional practice requirements 4.2 Seek input and information to identify and address deficits in music knowledge to help maintain work performance 4.3 Evaluate the quality and success of artistic judgement in achieving planned work or other outcomes |
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, 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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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Areas of music research may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Music areas may include: |
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Professional development activities may include: |
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Network strategies may include: |
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Industry networks may include: |
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Specialist music knowledge may include and inform: |
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Artistic and commercial outcomes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Industry capability - industry context