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CUADTM501A
Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Managers of private dance school or studio managers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. These are usually small businesses with one or two employees and a number of contract dance teachers.

At this level, dance school or studio managers are responsible for aspects of dance school operations. In this role they are expected to apply initiative and judgement when participating in and planning management initiatives and organising and evaluating the work of others.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage professional practice in a dance school or studio setting.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate effectively with key stakeholders about:

school or studio’s policy and procedures

clear and appropriate arrangements concerning legal responsibilities, e.g. late collection of children

school or studio’s prospectus

complaint-handling procedures

plan to handle issues of integrity

understand and adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics

demonstrate professional management practices

understand and adhere to relevant statutory and legal requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a dance studio or school environment

relevant resources and equipment.

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of maintaining professional practice as a dance school or studio manager

direct observation of candidate maintaining professional practice as a dance school or studio manager.

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).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills to:

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance as a dance school or studio manager

use effective conflict-resolution strategies as required

clearly convey information, responsibilities or requirements to key stakeholders

recognise and be sensitive to individual differences and diversity

encourage communication in the workplace

maintain high staff morale

human resource management skills to recruit, induct, train and monitor staff

initiative and enterprise skills to deal with a wide range of problems that may arise in the context of managing a dance school or studio

learning skills to provide feedback and counselling to staff by identifying areas of weakness and improvement

literacy skills to write or interpret routine documents

planning and organising skills to:

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines

keep accurate records

develop policy and procedures

problem-solving skills to:

develop contingency plans

effectively handle issues of integrity if required

respond appropriately to the unexpected in a management situation

self-management skills to follow OHS requirements and other legal requirements and obligations as they relate to the management of a dance school or studio

technology skills to:

use standard word processing and spreadsheet software

search for information and download from the internet.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of:

commonwealth and state or territory requirements related to:

OHS standards in the context of managing a dance school or studio

risk-management principles

duty of care

confidentiality and privacy

well-developed knowledge of:

performance appraisal processes

roles and responsibilities of industry associations or societies

Dance Industry Code of Ethics (Australian Dance Council)

Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers

payroll and record-keeping systems

formats for policy and procedures

conflict-resolution strategies

standard processes for recruiting, inducting and coaching staff.

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.

Key stakeholdersmay refer to:

colleagues

members of the public

parents or carers

students

teachers and staff members.

Communication may relate to:

communication in a style appropriate to:

student’s age

preferred method of communication

physical or cultural factors

sensory or intellectual impairment, e.g. sight loss or hearing loss

communication according to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics.

Policy and procedures may refer to:

legal responsibility arrangements, such as:

late collection of children from class

persons authorised to pick up children

duty of care

fee structure

reporting procedures

record-keeping processes

studio or school prospectus.

Situations that may lead to conflict of interest include:

ineffective or inappropriate complaint-handling process

unfair comparisons or references to other colleagues, schools or studios

establishing a school in close proximity, or in the same premises, as another dance school or studio

knowingly scheduling events that conflict with those of colleagues

manager or employee is in a position to use contacts or position in the organisation to advance their private business.

Statutory and legal responsibilitiesmay relate to:

dance facilities

OHS, risk assessment and risk management

mandatory reporting

resources

teaching aids

duty of care:

medical responsibilities and issues

privacy.

Risk-management principlesrefer to:

risk assessments:

supervision requirements and ratios

medical clearances

manageable risks

emergency plan risk identification:

relevant activity-specific safety requirements, including equipment

injury prevention

first aid requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life-saving skills required for aquatic activities

hygiene requirements

accident records and reporting

medical conditions

safety requirements for spectators and competition.

Aspects of recruitment may refer to:

clear and concise job descriptions and key competencies

concise and informative job advertisements

clearly outlined selection criteria.

Staff induction may refer to:

coaching staff who are unfamiliar with dance school or studio procedures

team members being made aware of:

responsibilities

performance and productivity requirements

studio or school’s policy and procedures

work ethic.

Record keeping may relate to:

job descriptions

employee or personnel records, including:

tax file number

remuneration

leave

training

taxation and superannuation payments

disciplinary and grievance procedures

performance appraisals

OHS policies

legal obligations and responsibilities

financial.

Contingency plansmay refer to:

procedures to follow in the event of:

accident

emergency

equipment malfunction.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with key stakeholders 
Ensure the Dance Industry Code of Ethics informs, and is incorporated into, materials distributed to parents or carers and students 
Ensure communication with students and parents or carers is timely, appropriate and undertaken in a professional and accountable manner 
Ensure the information in the studio or school’s prospectus allows people to choose programs that best meets their needs 
Ensure the studio or school’s policy and procedures are communicated clearly to parents and carers 
Avoid situations that may lead to conflict of interest 
Understand and fulfil statutory and legal responsibilities as they relate to dance facilities 
Apply risk-management principles, including risk identification and assessment as required 
Complete key aspects of recruitment according to business requirements 
Complete key aspects of staff induction according to business requirements 
Clarify workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees with staff according to legal requirements 
Ensure communication with staff is non-discriminatory and respectful 
Ensure performance appraisals and staff counselling sessions are conducted in a positive and constructive manner and record outcomes 
Maintain efficient and accurate record keeping and payroll systems according to confidentiality and legal requirements 
Continually monitor, review and correct staff allocation to particular tasks or functions according to business requirements 
Provide regular opportunities for staff to discuss work-related issues and to share information and ideas 
Develop contingency plans and follow as required 

Forms

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