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CUAIND601A |
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 display a professional attitude to work in the creative arts industry.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those aspiring to work at a professional level in the creative arts and events industries. They could be establishing a career as a performer in disciplines, such as dance, music, acting or circus skills, or they could be specialising in choreography, production management, arts administration, visual arts, design or community cultural development.
At this level people are expected to apply wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives. Work activities are largely self-directed.
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. Implement strategies to find work |
1.1. Use a range of sources to gather information on work opportunities in area of interest 1.2. Think laterally about how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context 1.3. Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and circulate as required 1.4. Use online opportunities to promote self and availability for work 1.5. Identify and take action to address barriers to obtaining work |
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2. Respond to work opportunities |
2.1. Respond appropriately to advertised positions and other leads as they arise 2.2. Prepare for interviews and auditions as required 2.3. Display a professional attitude and confidence in dealings with prospective employers 2.4. Undertake follow-up required after interviews or auditions |
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3. Show initiative in the work environment |
3.1. Quickly become familiar with the day-to-day operations of and key personnel in the workplace 3.2. Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with relevant personnel 3.3. Demonstrate a professional work ethic 3.4. Apply a knowledge of relevant performance and cultural theories, principles and practices to workplace activities 3.5. Participate in workplace discussions and meetings in a positive and constructive way 3.6. Demonstrate a capacity to work independently and achieve goals with minimal or no supervision 3.7. Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into work activities as required 3.8. Use peer and management feedback, as well as self-evaluation, to identify skill gaps and set ongoing professional development goals |
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4. Establish and maintain industry networks |
4.1. Participate in relevant networks to assist with finding ongoing work 4.2. Identify and follow appropriate strategies to enhance own professional reputation 4.3. Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience 4.4. Establish communication channels to exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- liaise effectively with professional artists and companies
- clarify written and verbal instructions
- respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance
- discuss and debate a range of theoretical concepts and ideas in relation to area of work
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- think laterally about how own skills and knowledge can be applied in a work context
- develop a network of industry contacts
- literacy skills to:
- read and understand a range of complex information related to working at a professional level in the creative arts industry
- complete workplace documentation
- self-management skills to:
- prioritise work tasks
- follow organisational procedures
- work independently
- demonstrate a professional work ethic
- prepare a personal CV and supporting material
- plan a career path
- technology skills to:
- prepare personal information related to work capability for internet uploading
- use the internet as a self-promotional tool.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of:
- arts and cultural organisations in Australia and overseas
- production companies
- roles of a wide range of personnel in the entertainment industry
- overview knowledge of:
- copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and how these affect professional practice
- meeting procedures.
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 an entertainment industry work environment. |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples 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:
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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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Work opportunities may be: |
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Supporting material may include: |
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Online opportunities may include: |
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Barriers may relate to: |
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Ways to prepare may include: |
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Follow-up may involve: |
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Personnel may include: |
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Professional work ethic may refer to: |
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Workplace activities may include: |
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Networks may include: |
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Information and ideas may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - industry context
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
