Application
People working in the creative arts industry apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be dancers, musicians, actors, cabaret performers, street performers, entertainment administrators, reviewers, film makers and public artists.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain currency of own industry knowledge | 1.1. Identify trends in the industry using appropriate sources of information 1.2. Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices 1.3. In consultation with appropriate persons, identify learning opportunities to upgrade own skills and take advantage of trends and emergent technologies 1.4. Undertake identified learning opportunities to improve own work practices |
2. Establish effective contractual relationships | 2.1. Establish effective contractual relationships based on goodwill, trust and respect 2.2. Share information and ideas with others in ways that engender goodwill, trust and respect 2.3. Use effective negotiation techniques to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues 2.4. Discuss, confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with appropriate persons 2.5. Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication |
3. Complete work tasks effectively | 3.1. Establish and maintain a positive personal work ethic 3.2. Negotiate and agree on prioritised work tasks and established deadlines with appropriate persons 3.3. Identify and plan for factors that may affect the completion of work tasks within deadlines 3.4. Complete work tasks within deadlines according to legislative and regulatory requirements 3.5. Observe copyright and intellectual property obligations when using material downloaded from the internet 3.6. Follow procedures to minimise the environmental impact of work activities on the environment 3.7. Seek feedback on own work performance from appropriate persons and adjust in order to improve work practices |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to:
conduct negotiations to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues
establish and maintain contractual relationships through regular contact
share industry information with colleagues and peers
learning skills to:
identify opportunities to maintain and enhance work performance
seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own work performance
literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology
self-management and learning skills to:
prioritise work tasks
work within deadlines
monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance
problem-solving skills to:
identify and plan for factors affecting completion of work tasks within deadlines
recognise and resolve workplace issues when implementing new technology.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of:
different sectors of the creative arts industry and their interrelationships
terminology associated with relevant industry sector
issues of etiquette and ethics as they apply to key work areas within the industry
key work areas within the industry, how they interrelate, and key roles and responsibilities
sources of information on the industry and ways of maintaining current industry knowledge
overview knowledge of:
awards and conditions of employment
copyright issues, such as:
consequences of infringing copyright
current funding and production environment
how copyright can be enforced
organisations that deal with copyright
who owns copyright and how it can be protected
legal issues that affect negotiations and contracts
major industry production and marketing issues
nature, role and functions of unions and employer associations, including rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
OHS requirements relevant to particular work contexts
current and emerging technologies used within the relevant industry sector.
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: apply information about industry trends to own work practice establish work and contractual relationships comply with requirements of relevant legislation and regulations prioritise work tasks work collaboratively with others. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to environments where: negotiation techniques can be applied to solve work and contractual issues work performance can be monitored and learning opportunities accessed work tasks can be prioritised and completed within deadlines. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit: case studies to assess candidate’s ability to prioritise work tasks, monitor work performance and identify learning opportunities direct observation of candidate establishing and participating in work and contractual relationships direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of new technology that affects work practices problem-solving activities to assess candidate’s negotiating skills. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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: CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures. |
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.
Trends | changing nature of work or industry structures changes to the mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of the industry. entertainment industry trends, such as: alliances with allied technologies and businesses new forms of marketing, branding and product placement new equipment and technology new terminology occupations that are disappearing and how they are being replaced opportunities for increased airplay of performances through: digital television internet mobile phones social, political and environmental developments. |
Industry includes: | ballet cabaret charitable events concerts corporate theatre and communication cultural events dance competitions dance performances drama festivals filmed performances public art installations screen and media industry sporting events street performance. |
Sources of information may include: | copyright: Australian Copyright Council copyright collection societies discussions with innovative industry practitioners electronic and print media employee associations union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information events, such as: community activities conferences exhibitions expositions festivals industry functions social events trade fairs 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 persons may include: | artist managers booking agents business or financial managers choreographers colleagues or peers copyright and royalties managers designers directors legal advisers managers marketing and promotions officers mentors or teachers performers presenters producers production managers promoters publishers representatives of dance societies sound mixers or technicians sponsors supervisors suppliers technical crew technicians union or industry association representatives venue managers writers. |
Learning opportunities may include: | attending industry events, including: conferences conventions exhibitions expositions festivals functions performances professional competitions and awards trade fairs reading industry publications, such as: electronic or print media information sheets technical or reference manuals undertaking professional development activities: career planning and development coaching, mentoring and supervision formal and informal learning programs internal and external training programs master classes performance appraisals personal study seminars symposiums work experience or work exchange workshops. |
Negotiation techniques may include: | adopting collaborative negotiating style assessing strengths and weaknesses of opposing positions and determining viable alternatives clarifying purpose, content and desired outcomes communicating results to parties within appropriate timeframes ensuring final position is agreed and understood by parties identifying consequences of non-agreements maintaining contact with parties managing conflict and disagreement between parties negotiating in a professional manner taking into account input from all parties treating parties courteously and in ways that acknowledge their contribution using effective questioning techniques: closed questions open questions reflective questions. |
Contractual issues may include: | budget share copyright insurance OHS performance fees and rate negotiations film, recording and distribution rights remuneration rights to and use of material royalties specifications for equipment and materials taxation terms and conditions of contracts terms and conditions of employment work roles and responsibilities. |
Agreements and contracts may include: | agency agreements individual performance agreements industrial awards marketing and distribution agreements service, supply and location contracts workplace relations agreements. |
Work ethic | attentive behaviour in creative practice awareness of: substance abuse addictive behaviours expectations of others eating disorders effective management of personal finances balanced diet energy levels and personal limitations stage and theatre etiquette developing strategies to: cope with performance anxiety maintain motivation effective personal hygiene habits, such as: clean and short nails clean and tied-up hair clean hands ongoing dedication to a physical conditioning exercise program maintaining costumes and other apparel maintaining a work-life balance punctuality and reliability working creatively with individual differences. |
Factors may include: | availability of resources and materials budget constraints competing work demands environmental factors, e.g. weather technology and equipment breakdowns unforeseen incidents workplace hazards, risks and controls. |
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include: | anti-discrimination business compliance consumer protection contempt of court and parliament copyright, moral rights, intellectual property, licensing and royalty defamation duty of care environmental issues equal employment opportunity insurance libel obscenity OHS plagiarism privacy and confidentiality quality assurance racial vilification slander taxation workplace and industrial relations laws and awards. |
Material | music video clips images text. |
Procedures | measures to reduce energy consumption, such as: using light emitting diode (LED) lights using fluorescent light bulbs turning lights off recycling: waste paper tins cardboard bottles reducing water usage sweeping rather than hosing maintaining biodiversity protecting the natural habitat from damage awareness of air quality and noise. |
Sectors
Performing arts - industry context
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.