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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills to

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

respond appropriately to directions during auditions and competitions

present confidently in a competitive environment

initiative and enterprise skills to perform in a range of ways appropriate to the performance context

learning skills to improve live performance skills and expression through practice

listening skills to

monitor and adjust performance as required

maintain correct tempi in movement sequences

literacy skills to interpret written instructions or information provided related to auditions and competitions

selfmanagement and planning skills to

plan performance program and practice time

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a competitive performance environment

technical and problemsolving skills to

use a range of techniques in area of specialisation

respond appropriately to the unexpected in a competitive performance environment

Required knowledge

broad understanding of OHS principles and legislation relevant to particular performance contexts such as

hearing protection

performance anxiety

policy and best practice

protection of body against overuse injury

safe lifting practices

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing in a competitive performance environment

competition and audition protocols

welldeveloped knowledge of

repertoire relevant to the technique or area of specialisation

performance vocabulary and terminology

principles and techniques in 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

prepare a program that meets the requirements of a competitive performance environment

perform proficiently in a competitive performance environment on at least two occasions either real or simulated

apply interpretation and expression skills

communicate effectively with others involved in competitive performance environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant resources and equipment

opportunities for competitive performance situations in either a real or simulated situation

appropriate venue with adequate space for solo performances

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

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

direct observation or video recording of candidate performing in a competitive performance environment

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of methods strategies and other issues involved in preparing for and presenting in a competitive performance environment

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

CUAOHSA Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment

CUAOHS602A Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment

CUAPRFA Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

CUAPRF402A Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

CUAPRFA Refine performance skills

CUAPRF501A Refine performance skills.

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.

Requirements may include:	accompaniment content, including: contrasts within the program material duration requirements for each piece presented number of pieces to be prepared particular stylistic requirements performance breaks repertoire whether auditioners or judges will choose from a presented list, or judge pieces or parts of pieces length of auditions competition rules competition judging criteria, including: general appearance costume technique execution showmanship entertainment value (the ‘x’ factor) level of difficulty originality and creativity choreography synchronisation versatility movement and dress standards purpose time venue.
Relevant personnel may include:	accompanist agent coach conductor ensemble mentor musical director other performers representative of the auditioning body competition judges teacher or tutor.
Promotional materials may include:	biographies kits multimedia performance demos: audio video photographic materials.
Resourcesmay include:	appropriate footwear costumes microphones scores sheet music tapes props sound equipment.
Statutory requirements may relate to:	copyright duty of care OHS.
Ways toensureresources are available and ready to hand may include:	checking that resources are appropriate to audition venue checking condition of resources to be used and repairing or adjusting as required inspecting and trying out, in advance if possible, resources supplied by auditioning body or venue.
Relaxation techniques may include:	deep breathing light aerobic exercises mind to muscle: meditation imagery or conscious visualisation affirmations stretching.
Live performance knowledge may include:	artistic expression choreographic knowledge findings from appropriate performance analyses and research interpretation of directions for: movement voicing expression tempi spatial dynamics musical forms, systems, practices and customs pattern and sequence recognition and memory performance and rehearsal protocols repertoire solo and ensemble protocols visual and auditory imagination to develop performance material or interpretation.
Techniques may involve:	characterisation improvisation interpretation partnering performing a range of pieces in different styles in area of specialisation physical coordination, such as: falling flexibility turning weight transfer.
Follow-upmay involve:	confirming an expected time for hearing the outcome of auditions obtaining details of contract interview if result of audition is successful following up with a courteous request for appraisal and further advice if audition result is unsuccessful sending a follow-up letter for each audition, whether successful or not, to communicate appreciation of the opportunity and to allow for further opportunities maintaining contact with people associated with competitions.