Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated application and assessment conditions sections. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

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

1. Demonstrate professional dance management practices

1.1 Adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with key stakeholders

1.2 Ensure the Dance Industry Code of Ethics informs, and is incorporated into, materials distributed to students, parents and carers

1.3 Ensure communication with students, parents and carers is timely, appropriate and undertaken in a professional manner

1.4 Ensure the information in the school or studio’s prospectus allows people to choose programs that best meets their needs

1.5 Ensure the policy and procedures of school or studio are communicated clearly to parents and carers

1.6 Avoid situations that may lead to conflict of interest

1.7 Review and fulfil statutory and legal responsibilities as they relate to dance facilities

1.8 Apply risk-management principles, including risk identification and assessment as required

2. Recruit and induct staff

2.1 Complete key aspects of recruitment according to business requirements

2.2 Complete key aspects of staff induction according to business requirements

2.3 Clarify workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees with staff according to legal requirements

3. Manage operations

3.1 Ensure communication with staff is non-discriminatory and respectful

3.2 Ensure performance appraisals and staff counselling sessions are conducted in a positive and constructive manner and that outcomes are recorded

3.3 Maintain efficient and accurate record keeping and payroll systems according to confidentiality and legal requirements

3.4 Actively monitor, review and correct staff allocation to particular tasks or functions according to business requirements

3.5 Provide regular opportunities for staff to discuss work-related issues and to share information and ideas

3.6 Develop contingency plans and follow as required

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1

• Interprets information from written sources

Writing

1.3, 3.2, 3.6

• Generates and distributes workplace documentation

Oral communication

1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

• Seeks the views and opinions of others
• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Discusses ideas and solutions
• Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Works independently and collectively with a strong sense of responsibility for goals, plans, decisions and outcomes
• Takes responsibility for meeting legal and regulatory requirements within scope of own role
• Applies organisational procedures when managing a dance studio
• Manages time efficiently

Interact with others

1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

• Collaborates to achieve joint outcomes and takes a leadership role to help facilitate effective group interaction and direction
• Routinely seeks broad input into problem solving and decision making, and encourages sharing of ideas and different perspectives

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to managing dance school operations in a professional and ethical manner
• Reviews progress against goals, adjusting plans and resources to cope with contingencies
• Anticipates problems that might arise when managing a dance studio and takes action to minimise their impact
• Distributes information electronically
• Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to prepare workplace documentation

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADTM501 Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager (Release 2)

CUADTM501 Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager (Release 1)

Updated application and assessment conditions sections.

Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated application and assessment conditions sections. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.