Modification History
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CUAIND401A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working in the creative industries in fields, such as dance, music, cultural heritage, screen and media, visual arts, craft and design. It is particularly applicable in contexts where techniques require a high level of skill and coordination.
At this level, work would usually be undertaken with limited guidance and specialists could also be responsible for mentoring others on the job. Depending on the specialist area, guidance from mentors and experienced practitioners could be expected.
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
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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 and apply industry trends |
1.1. Identify industry trends using appropriate sources of information 1.2. Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends for own practice 1.3. Critique and review trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas 1.4. Explore and use new ideas to expand own approach to developing techniques relevant to specialist field 1.5. Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required |
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2. Adopt a disciplined approach to extending skills in area of specialisation |
2.1. Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in specialist field 2.2. Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and characteristics of techniques relevant to specialist field 2.3. Identify and use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge |
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3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context |
3.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills 3.2. Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals 3.3. Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge with 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
- communication skills to:
- critique and discuss trends
- discern and listen to advice from relevant personnel
- transfer newly acquired knowledge to colleagues
- use industry and community networks as sources of information
- literacy skills to interpret and critically reflect on a broad range of information on industry trends
- learning skills to:
- seek expert advice when implementing new trends
- identify opportunities to enhance own skills and knowledge
- research skills to access information relating to trends in area of specialisation
- self-management skills to adopt a disciplined approach to improving own practice.
Required knowledge
- commonly used research methodologies
- copyright, moral and intellectual property issues associated with area of specialisation
- current trends in area of specialisation
- OHS requirements relating to area of specialisation
- implications for self or organisation of adopting trends
- theoretical and historical contexts relevant to area of specialisation.
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 access to:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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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 a range of operations, technique and teaching units from the following Training Packages:
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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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Trends may relate to: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Techniques may relate to: |
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Strategies may include professional development opportunities, such as: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - industry context
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
