Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

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

1. Prepare to write material

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm type of written material required

1.2 Identify factors that may affect the writing assignment and plan accordingly

1.3 Determine style or tone appropriate to the target publication

1.4 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required

1.5 Take account of copyright and issues that could lead to legal action when planning writing assignments

2. Research topic

2.1 Use appropriate information sources to gather background material

2.2 Conduct interviews to gather information as required

2.3 Review information gathered to determine the best approach to writing assignments

2.4 Discuss results of research, ideas and proposed approach with relevant personnel as required

3. Write material

3.1 Ensure that language and writing style are suited to the target audience and publication

3.2 Ensure that specialised vocabulary is appropriate to the context of brief and subject matter

3.3 Ensure that work is proofed and edited to required standard

4. Review written piece

4.1 Present a draft for review by relevant personnel

4.2 Adjust work as required and present final draft in the agreed manner and timeframe

4.3 Evaluate writing process, assessing own performance and noting areas for future improvement

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.3

• Evaluates own performance and identifies areas for improvement

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3

• Analyses information from written sources

Writing

2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

• Communicates relationships between ideas and information in a style appropriate to audience and purpose
• Uses vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions appropriate to texts

Oral communication

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2

• Seeks the views and opinions of others
• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas
• Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Follows protocols for producing written material
• Meets work deadlines

Interact with others

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2

• Works collaboratively to achieve writing goals
• Selects and uses communication practices and protocols appropriate to the audience

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of researching, writing and editing text-based material
• Sources information and reference material in a timely fashion
• Generates a range of text-based content ideas in response to briefs
• Uses the internet as a research tool
• Uses standard word processing applications to write material

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWRT501 Write about dance (Release 2)

CUAWRT501 Write about dance (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.