Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUSIND401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop specialist expertise in the music industry

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUSIND401A - Develop specialist expertise in the music industry
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop specialist expertise in one or more fields of the music industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to people working in a wide range of areas in the music industry, including music performance, composition, private music teaching, music business and sound production. It is particularly applicable in contexts where people need to incorporate new business models and emergent trends and technologies into their work practice.This level of specialist work is usually undertaken with limited guidance and specialists could also be responsible for mentoring others on the job.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Industry capability - industry context
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research and apply industry trends and emergent technologies
  • Identify trends and emergent technologies in the music industry using appropriate sources of information
  • Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends and emergent technologies
  • Critique and review trends and emergent technologies with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas
  • Explore and use new ideas and emergent technologies to expand own skills and knowledge
  • Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required
       
Element: Apply skills and knowledge in a specialist context
  • Use critical thinking techniques to identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
  • Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in a specialist music industry context
  • Identify and use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge
  • Explore capability of materials, tools and equipment as a means to continuously improve technical skills as required
       
Element: Evaluate own professional development in specialist context
  • Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills and knowledge
  • Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals
  • Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge to those of other specialists in order to extend and enhance own professional work practices
  • Adjust own professional work practices to improve and refine skills and knowledge
       


Evidence Required

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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:

evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals

apply planned strategies to develop and enhance own skills and knowledge

research trends and emergent technologies within area of specialisation in the music industry.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access toan environment where:

conceptual ideas can be critiqued and reviewed with relevant personnel

skills and knowledge can be developed and enhanced

access to appropriate technology and sources of information to research trends and emergent technologies within the music industry

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

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 of the candidate developing and enhancing technical and conceptual skills

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

case studies to assess candidate's ability to research trends and emergent technologies

problem-solving activities to assess candidate's critical-thinking skills.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

research skills sufficient to access information relating to trends, emergent technologies, work opportunities and career planning in the music industry

literacy skills sufficient to interrogate and interpret a broad range of information on new trends and technologies in the music industry

communication skills sufficient to:

critique and discuss new trends and technologies

discern and listen to advice from relevant personnel

use industry and community networks as sources of information

critical-thinking skills sufficient to identify opportunities to enhance own skills and knowledge

learning skills sufficient to seek expert advice when implementing new trends and technologies

planning and organisational skills sufficient to plan integration of new technologies into own professional work practices

problem-solving skills sufficient to recognise and resolve workplace issues when implementing new technology into own professional work practices

Required knowledge

commonly used research methodologies

copyright, moral and intellectual property issues associated with area of specialisation

current trends and emergent technologies in area of specialisation in the music industry

OHS requirements relating to area of specialisation in the music industry

implications for self and/or organisation of adopting trends and emergent technologies

physical capabilities of materials, tools and equipment and their applications in area of specialisation

theoretical and historical contexts relevant to area of specialisation

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.

Trends and emergent technologies may include:

music business trends:

360 degree music business model

all rights under one deal

passive rights deal

distributed patronage

new and emerging distribution systems

new forms of marketing, branding and product placement

alliances with allied technologies and businesses

opportunities for increased airplay of music through:

digital radio

digital television

mobile phones

internet

advances in software applications for sound recording and editing

new terminology

developments in techniques for teaching music performance and composition skills

social, political and environmental developments

changing nature of work, including:

occupations that are disappearing and how they are being replaced

changes to the mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of the industry.

Sources of information may include:

copyright and legal representatives

discussions with innovative industry practitioners

electronic and print media

employer and employee associations

union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information

events, including:

industry functions

conferences

trade fairs

community activities

exhibitions

festivals

social events

government bodies and associated publications

induction kits

industry associations

internet

libraries and archives

personal observations and experience

policy and procedures manuals

reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals

retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services

technical publications.

Appropriate personnel may include:

performer

composer

ensemble member

presenter

musical director

stage director

stage manager

production manager

production supervisor

technical crew

broadcaster

floor manager

graphics personnel

writer and editor

designer:

sound

lighting

costume

make-up and hair

special effects

client

marketing and promotions personnel

artist's agent

legal adviser

conductor

manager

supervisor

tutor

mentor.

Skills and knowledge may include:

business:

marketing and promotion

public relations

distribution

financial management

strategic and business planning

artists' management

performing:

instrumental techniques

vocal techniques

improvisation

stagecraft

in an ensemble

solo performances

sound production:

recording

editing

sound reinforcement

sound design

sound for film and media productions

sound for interactive digital media products, such as games

sound for online products.

Critical thinking techniques may include:

analysing and evaluating actions and policies

clarifying issues, values and standards

comparing similar situations

comparing and contrasting ideals with practice

comparing and evaluating beliefs, interpretations and theories

developing criteria for evaluation

distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts

examining and evaluating assumptions

exploring implications and consequences

generating and assessing solutions

making interdisciplinary connections

making plausible inferences and predictions

noting significant similarities and differences

reading and listening critically

recognising contradictions

transferring insights to new contexts

using critical vocabulary.

Strategies may include professional development opportunities, such as:

awards

competitions

conferences

exhibitions

master classes

seminars

symposiums

training programs

workshops.

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
Identify trends and emergent technologies in the music industry using appropriate sources of information 
Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends and emergent technologies 
Critique and review trends and emergent technologies with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas 
Explore and use new ideas and emergent technologies to expand own skills and knowledge 
Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required 
Use critical thinking techniques to identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge 
Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in a specialist music industry context 
Identify and use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge 
Explore capability of materials, tools and equipment as a means to continuously improve technical skills as required 
Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills and knowledge 
Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals 
Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge to those of other specialists in order to extend and enhance own professional work practices 
Adjust own professional work practices to improve and refine skills and knowledge 

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