Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Implement strategies to find work

1.1 Gather information on work opportunities in area of interest using different sources

1.2 Evaluate how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context

1.3 Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and distribute as required

1.4 Promote self and own availability for work using online opportunities

1.5 Identify barriers to obtaining work and take action as required

1.6 Incorporate issues related to copyright, moral rights and intellectual property into career planning

2. Respond to work opportunities

2.1 Apply for advertised positions and respond to 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

3. Show initiative in the work environment

3.1 Identify and clarify as required the day-to-day operations of, and key personnel in, the workplace

3.2 Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with required personnel

3.3 Demonstrate a professional work ethic

3.4 Apply a knowledge of applicable performance and cultural 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 required personnel and incorporate into work activities as required

3.8 Identify skill gaps and set professional development goals using peer and management feedback and self-evaluation

4. Establish and maintain industry networks

4.1 Participate in applicable networks to assist with finding ongoing work

4.2 Identify and follow appropriate strategies that enhance own professional reputation

4.3 Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience

4.4 Exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts using communication channels

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

• Seeks feedback from others and self-evaluates to improve own performance

Oral communication

• Obtains information using listening and questioning techniques
• Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language

Reading

• Interprets different and at times complex information related to working at a professional level in the creative arts industry

Writing

• Prepares work and career documentation

Initiative and enterprise

• Reviews current situation and future career and work options, and develops strategies that address choice limiting factors
• Applies and adapts different strategies and resources when identifying and gaining work, particularly through networks and contacts

Self-management

• Seeks new challenges and opportunities, and broadens expertise and focus
• Adjusts approaches and presentations to potential clients or employers and illustrates a strong understanding of and match with the nature and requirements of the role
• Identifies and follows workplace protocols
• Seeks to build and maintain an effective online profile as an integral part of work and career management

Teamwork

• Builds relationships with people with the knowledge, skills and influence to get things done or provide support, building formal and informal networks within and beyond immediate work context

Technology

• Uses the internet for research and distributes information electronically
• Prepares work-related documentation using standard word processing applications

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.