Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement individual or collaborative copyright arrangements.
This unit applies to individuals required to source copyright information, obtain permission to use other people’s material, protect material from unauthorised use and applying copyright notices for creative works.
Individuals that undertake this unit typically work under supervision with some responsibility regarding the planning and completion of work tasks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Source information on copyright | 1.1 Identify sources of information on copyright, to determine what is and what is not protected by copyright 1.2 Identify the role of copyright collecting societies 1.3 Identify and discuss copyright laws and regulations with relevant personnel |
2. Obtain permission to use copyright material | 2.1 Identify copyright owner’s exclusive rights to creative works 2.2 Determine need for copyright clearance and identify potential for use of copyright material in accordance with laws and regulations that govern copyright in Australia 2.3 Discuss and confirm copyright clearance issues with relevant personnel 2.4 Determine if moral rights or performer’s rights need to be credited 2.5 Obtain and record copyright clearance permissions in accordance with organisational requirements |
3. Protect material from unauthorised use | 3.1 Confirm original work as being the result of individual or collaborative effort 3.2 Discuss and formally record copyright ownership or proportional ownership with relevant personnel 3.3 Identify and confirm individual or collaborative copyright responsibilities 3.4 Identify potential infringements to copyright claims 3.5 Apply copyright notices on creative works in accordance with legal obligations and workplace policies and procedures 3.6 Prepare, date and store documentation to track copyright notices |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interprets documentation to assist with copyright requirements |
Writing | Completes workplace documentation accurately and legibly using technically specific language |
Oral Communication | Obtains information by listening and questioning Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Understands and complies with relevant legislation to assist with copyright arrangements |
Interact with others | Works collaboratively to determine and complete requirements |
Get the work done | Plans and organises routine tasks, taking some responsibility for identifying and confirming copyright issues Recognises and responds to predictable routine problems seeking assistance when problems are beyond immediate responsibilities or experience Uses technology to track and download material |
Sectors
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Compliance