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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Promote self to potential clients

1.1 Establish, follow up and regularly maintain industry contacts

1.2 Participate in and maintain relevant industry, employer and other networks

1.3 Identify and implement strategies to enhance a professional reputation

1.4 Produce material about the services provided and promote across a range of media outlets and platforms

2. Negotiate work arrangements

2.1 Establish clear project outcomes with client and agree on fees, schedules and expenses

2.2 Confirm contracts or agreements contain payment terms and conditions that provide a viable cash flow

2.3 Confirm contracts or agreements include obligations of all parties and include a process for varying terms and conditions

2.4 Seek specialist advice to review contracts or agreements before signing, if appropriate

2.5 Store signed contracts or agreements securely for future reference

2.6 Adapt to client work demands without compromising ethics or reputation

2.7 Negotiate contract or agreement variations as required

3. Manage financial and business aspects of service

3.1 Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance, taxation and project documents, seeking expert advice and support where necessary

3.2 Set a realistic fee structure for services provided

3.3 Plan and maintain a viable work schedule and cash flow outlined in a business plan

3.4 Send invoices in line with payment terms and conditions and promptly follow up any non-payments

3.5 Keep accurate and up-to-date financial accounts and records

3.6 Submit all taxation documents, using an accountant if necessary

3.7 Comply with business regulations, taxation and insurance requirements

4. Undertake strategic planning

4.1 Implement strategies to identify work opportunities and risks

4.2 Identify and act on opportunities to expand the client base, either alone or in partnership with others

4.3 Seek constructive feedback about work performance from clients and other relevant people to improve work practices

4.4 Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development and ensure skills and knowledge keep pace with industry developments

4.5 Regularly review and set realistic work objectives measured against quality of life, artistic and commercial goals

4.6 Identify risk factors and take action to minimise when planning work activities

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.4

• Actively pursues opportunities to update skills and knowledge

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.5

• Interprets and comprehends texts with complex ideas and unfamiliar vocabulary

Writing

1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.7, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.5

• Creates a range of documents matching format and style of writing to purpose and audience

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Explains ideas and requirements clearly using specific and relevant language,
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
• Applies appropriate communication strategies to extract main ideas and express ideas during discussions

Numeracy

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.7

• Extracts, evaluates and applies mathematical information embedded in a range of texts
• Uses mathematical skills to develop and monitor budgets, financial and work recordkeeping systems

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.7, 4.1, 4.5

• Follows regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements
• Uses a systematic process for developing career, identifying and researching employment options and updating skills
• Considers personal ethics, work and personal commitments in conducing activities

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Selects and uses appropriate communication practices and protocols in a broad range of contexts, including job interviews and negotiations with appropriate personnel

Get the work done

2.5-2.7, 3.1, 3.4-3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.6

• Plans, organises and implements systems to manage costs, maximise income and be proactive in promotional activities
• Makes decision directly related to own career that take into account legal requirements, personal work ethic and reputation
• Uses digital technologies to find and store information

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Equivalence status 

CUAIND402 Provide freelance services

CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Title changed. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria.

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.