Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version was released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.1. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate career opportunities in the creative arts industry, including personal skills analysis and portfolio development.
It applies to individuals entering or moving into another area of the industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Industry capability - industry context
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Build industry networks |
1.1 Attend creative arts industry events, and identify contemporary creative arts industry products and services 1.2 Talk with people in the industry to develop an awareness of typical formal and informal pathways into different job roles 1.3 Use a range of sources to establish potential contacts and to keep up to date with industry trends and career possibilities 1.4 Explore and participate in work opportunities as a way of advancing career possibilities |
2. Develop a career plan |
2.1 Seek advice from people working in areas of interest about career potential and any specific preparation required 2.2 Evaluate and align own skills and interests to career goals within the creative arts industry, and discuss with relevant people 2.3 Identify further skill development required to achieve career goals, and confirm with relevant people 2.4 Investigate learning opportunities to maximise career opportunities for preferred job roles within the creative arts industry 2.5 Document timelines and actions in a career plan, and discuss with relevant people |
3. Develop a skills portfolio |
3.1 Plan a portfolio of evidence to meet a range of purposes in consultation with relevant people 3.2 Identify appropriate presentation formats for a portfolio, and confirm with relevant people 3.3 Develop a resume or resumes to profile own ability to meet a range of job role requirements 3.4 Maintain portfolio in format appropriate to creative arts industry work contexts |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
2.4 |
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Reading |
1.3 |
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Writing |
2.5, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Oral communication |
1.2, 2.1- 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.1,1.2, 2.1-2.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 3.1-3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry (Release 2) |
CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry (Release 1) |
Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5