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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills to

interpret performance piece during practice and rehearsals

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance in rehearsals

work collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and performances

initiative and enterprise skills to implement appropriate strategies to overcome performance anxiety

learning skills to prepare for live performance through practice preparation and rehearsals

listening skills to

maintain correct tempi in performance pieces as required

monitor and adjust performance in practice and rehearsals as required

literacy skills to interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

selfmanagement skills to

demonstrate reliability in agreed work commitments

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a performance context

meet deadlines and prioritise tasks

practise and perform with due regard to personal health and safety considerations

set personal goals

technical and problemsolving skills to use a range of techniques in area of specialisation in rehearsals and performances

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of

appropriate strategies and psychological tools that can be used to overcome performance anxiety

stage production including aspects of staging and the creation of dramatic effect

role of makeup and hairstyling in performance

theatre conventions

broad knowledge of

issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing for performances

OHS principles and legislation relevant to particular performance contexts such as

hearing protection

performance anxiety

policies and best practice

protection of body against overuse injury

safe lifting practices

principles and techniques in area of specialisation

repertoire relevant to the technique or area of specialisation

Evidence Required

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

apply strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety

use personal practice time and rehearsals to reach the standard required for performances

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

take account of personal health and safety considerations during practice sessions

communicate effectively with others involved in practice sessions or rehearsals

prepare personal presentation for performances as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant resources and equipment

opportunities for rehearsals and performances in either a real or simulated situation

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

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of rehearsals or live or recorded performances

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

analysis of candidates use of strategies and techniques for overcoming performance anxiety

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing self for performance

direct observation or video recording of candidate preparing for performances

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

CUADANA Explore rhythm in the context of dance or movement technique

CUADAN301A Explore rhythm in the context of dance or movement technique

CUAMUPA Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUAMUP301A Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUAPRFA Develop audition techniques

CUAPRF304A Develop audition techniques.

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.

Performance requirements may include:	content dress standards ensemble pieces length of the performance private practice time rehearsals solos time venue.
Relevant personnel may include:	agent client coach conductor medical personnel mentor musical director performers producer psychologist representative of dance society teacher tutor.
Resources may include:	appropriate footwear costumes instruments instrumental accessories microphones scores sheet music tapes props sound equipment.
Performers may refer to:	acrobats actors circus performers dancers musicians orchestra singers.
Methods to maintain physical and psychological condition may refer to:	maintaining a fitness regime regular practice time regular rehearsals stretching and strengthening exercises.
Warm-up exercises may include:	barre and floor exercises exercises for areas, such as: body conditioning and strength development flexibility isometric control coordination improvement and enhancement exercises muscle contraction and release exercises to loosen mouth, such as: tongue lips soft palate exercises to loosen face muscles, such as: cheek eye jaw gentle open vowel singing isolation and mobility of body parts maintaining good throat hydration with gentle gargling slow and relevant stretching slow and deep breathing.
Aspects of personal presentation may include:	accessories costume, including footwear demeanour hair make-up, such as: body paint face make-up theatre make-up observance of cultural or historical background of the dance style posture way of moving.
Theatre conventions may refer to:	30 minute call for 35 minutes before curtain goes up 15 minute call for 20 minutes before curtain goes up 5 minute call for 10 minutes before curtain goes up beginners call for 5 minutes before curtain goes up.
Strategies to overcome performance anxiety may include:	adequate rehearsal focusing on a single element or action at a time relaxation techniques, such as: meditation imagery or conscious visualisation affirmations stretching deep breathing light aerobic exercises maintaining a work-life balance mental rehearsal warm-up routines.