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 calculate, collect and distribute publishing income.
Application of the Unit
Music publishers, employees of collection societies and artist managers apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Collection societies, such as the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) collect licence fees for the use of music by broadcasters and other entities, and distribute them as royalties to music copyright holders. These could be songwriters, composers or music publishing companies. Skills associated with negotiating and administering artists' royalty income derived from recordings of performances are covered in:
- CUSMGT404A Administer artists' royalty income.
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. Establish publishing agreements |
1.1 Calculate publishing income in line with publishing agreements, copyright legislation and industry association agreements 1.2 Negotiate and confirm royalties arising from the use of published works on behalf of originators 1.3 Ensure royalty negotiations accurately and fairly reflect the commercial stature of originator 1.4 Discuss, confirm and document publishing agreement with originator 1.5 Ensure terms and conditions are agreed and incorporated into publishing agreement 1.6 Ensure commercial interests of originator and publisher are balanced and clearly articulated |
2. Collect and disperse publishing income |
2.1 Notify relevant agencies of publishing agreement 2.2 Use standard administration procedures of relevant agencies to accurately and promptly report the use of published works 2.3 Use relevant software to calculate royalties and apportion income in line with publishing agreement 2.4 Distribute royalties to originators in line with publishing agreement |
3. Monitor use of published works |
3.1 Plan and implement strategies to monitor and report on the use of published works 3.2 Monitor and build on attributes of published works 3.3 Contact and negotiate with relevant agencies to protect use of published works internationally |
4. Maintain accounts for published works |
4.1 Update files systematically to ensure currency and accuracy of records and reporting 4.2 File new published works and notify relevant agencies promptly |
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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Publishing income may include: |
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Industry association agreements may include: |
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Royalties may include: |
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Works may include: |
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Originators may include: |
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Publishing agreement may include: |
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Terms and conditions may include: |
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Agencies may include: |
and in certain circumstances:
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Attributes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Management and leadership - management