CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

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CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

Modification History

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Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate intensively with colleagues, particularly where they have different areas of expertise and are required to work with other specialists in developing and finalising a production.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate intensively with colleagues, particularly where they have different areas of expertise and are required to work with other specialists in developing and finalising a production.

Application of the Unit

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Pre-Requisites

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Employability Skills Information

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Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria
Element	Performance Criteria
1	Cooperate in planning the product and strategy for producing it	1.1	Clarify the understanding of what is to be produced and purpose for which it is being produced
1.2	Identify the areas of expertise required and the role and area of input of each individual
1.3	Take colleagues' and other specialists' opinions and expertise into account in the development of the plan
1.4	Identify, evaluate and incorporate the contributions of colleagues in the development of the strategy
2	Value and respect the skills of others and their contribution to the project	2.1	Provide opportunities for all contributors to the project to explain their ideas and how their skills can contribute to the achievement of best outcomes
2.2	Explain the importance of each area of expertise to the final product
2.3	Identify the role and area of input of each person and explain how it relates to the achievement of the final production
3	Set up and maintain productive workplace relationships	3.1	Treat colleagues with consideration, respect and empathy to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships
3.2	Ensure an effective flow of communication between those representing different areas of expertise
4	Use effective strategies for solving problems	4.1	Achieve solutions to problems by concentrating on the problem and not the personalities of the people involved
4.2	Strive to achieve a solution that all those involved can accept by taking all points of view into account and providing opportunities for all to contribute to the solution

Required Skills and Knowledge

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Evidence Guide

Evidence guide

Underpinning knowledge and skills	Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas: effective communication skills (verbal and non verbal) knowledge of the particular industry and the areas of expertise required for successful production. negotiation skills high level management and organisational skills problem solving and dispute resolution skills
Linkages to other units	This is a core unit that underpins effective performance in a range of cultural industry units. It is recommended that this unit is delivered/assessed in conjunction with other operational and technical units.
Critical aspects of evidence	The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit: productive and effective interaction with members of the team the ability to put forward a point of view in an accepting and non judgemental manner good listening techniques high level communication and negotiation skills
Method and context of assessment	Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment. Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include: practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance) role play case studies work samples or simulated workplace activities oral questioning/interview written or interactive computer based test or quiz projects/reports/logbooks third party reports and authenticated prior achievements portfolios of evidence
Resource requirements	There are no special resource requirements for this unit apart from access to appropriate information.

Key competencies	Level
Collecting, organising and analysing information	2
Communicating ideas and information	3
Planning and organising activities	2
Working with others and in teams	3
Solving problems	3
Using mathematical ideas and techniques	1
Using technology	-

Range Statement

Range of variables

Variable	Scope

Areas of expertise may include:	design writing the script camera operation and photography music and sound engineering and other technical areas directing instructional design programming design of interactivity game design marketing finance graphics animation content expertise cultural protocols
Appropriate personnel to work with may include:	producers directors designers IT personnel film/television professionals programmers information technology specialists educators designers head of department other technical staff other specialist creative and administrative staff community groups

Unit Sector(s)

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