Required skills

communication literacy skills sufficient to

establish and maintain industry networks

write resumes and other promotional material for potential employers

clarify work requirements

negotiate with clients or employers to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes

present confidently in a job interview situation

seek and act on feedback from others

problemsolving skills sufficient to factor in a range of costs when establishing fee structures

planning and organising skills sufficient to

plan work to maximise cash flow

prepare and circulate selfpromotional material to potential clients or employers

establish and maintain personal financial and work recordkeeping systems

plan for contingencies

develop personal budgets and monitor income and expenditure against budgets

initiative and enterprise in the context of

being proactive in identifying and following through on work opportunities

developing a strategic approach to maximising return from freelance activity

balancing work and personal commitments

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

complete work according to contract terms and conditions

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

learning skills sufficient to

keep breast of industry developments relevant to own area of work

participate in professional development activities

technical skills sufficient to

use the internet as a source of information

use standard word processing spreadsheet and database applications

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of the relevant industry sector including

profile of major employers

industry networks

issues and challenges that arise in seeking freelance work

industry codes of practice

licensing requirements

sources of information about regulatory taxation insurance and OHS requirements in relation to offering services as a freelancer

typical formats for presenting resums

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 following is essential

preparation of resumes and other material to promote oneself to potential clients or employers

ability to

negotiate work contracts

develop and maintain industry contacts

participate in industry networks

develop and maintain an effective financial recordkeeping system

develop work plans that take account of the need for adequate cash flow

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of relevant and current industry information and networks

access to office equipment and resources

access to examples of work contracts

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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 and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

observation of the candidate negotiating a work contract or being interviewed for a job

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

case studies to assess ability to undertake strategic planning when developing freelance work opportunities

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFINDA Develop screen and media specialist expertise

CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

BSBRELA Establish networks

BSBREL401A Establish networks.

Networks may include

Strategies may include:

Information may include:

Employment networks may include:

Support services may include:

Factors may include:

Records may include:

Regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements may include:

Relevant people may include:

Objectives may relate to: