Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret and respond to music publishing briefs

set down music in a required format

work collaboratively with music publishers and composers

respond positively to constructive feedback on own work

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

anticipating and resolving issues associated with preparing compositions for publishing

facilitating improved performance through accurate and thoughtful preparation of music for publishing

planning selfmanagement and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

plan the preparation of compositions for publishing in a logical sequence

work within established budgets and timeframes

demonstrate reliability in all agreed work commitments

problemsolving skills sufficient to

plan for contingencies

transpose music accurately

technology skills sufficient to

use industrystandard software applications relevant to notating music

transcribe music from audio sources

learning skills sufficient to keep up to date with new versions of software applications relevant to notating music

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of musicianship issues including

repertoire relevant to chosen musical specialisation

publishers requirements in relation to notation of music

musical protocols and customs for notating and editing notation of music

songwriting techniques

genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions in written notation

interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions found within music notation

copyright issues and intellectual property rights in the context of preparing compositions for publishing

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of preparing compositions for publishing

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 at least three compositions for publishing at least one of which must have parts

notate music accurately

demonstrate understanding of copyright and intellectual property rights in the context of publishing music

work cooperatively with music publishers composers and others involved in the process of preparing compositions for publishing

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

opportunities for preparing compositions for publishing

access to printed scores or recorded performances

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation or video recording of the candidate preparing compositions for publishing

authenticated samples of music prepared for publication by the candidate with candidates selfevaluation

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

case studies as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing compositions for publishing

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFCMPA Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music

CUSMCPA Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

CUSMLTA Notate music for performance

CUSMLT401A Notate music for performance

CUSINDA Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Aspects of briefs may include:

Aspects to be covered in a contract may include:

Resources may include:

Notation may include:

Sources of specialist advice may include:

Format may be:

Professional development activities may include: