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CUAIND401
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by those working in the creative industries to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique. Fields include dance, music, cultural heritage, screen and media, visual arts, craft and design. The unit is particularly applicable in contexts where techniques require a high level of skill and coordination.

At this level, work would usually be undertaken with limited guidance and specialists could also be responsible for mentoring others on the job. Depending on the specialist area, guidance from mentors and experienced practitioners could be expected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research and apply industry trends

1.1 Identify industry trends using appropriate sources of information

1.2 Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends for own practice

1.3 Review and evaluate trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas

1.4 Identify and use new ideas to expand own approach to developing techniques relevant to specialist field

1.5 Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required

2. Adopt a disciplined approach to developing skills in area of specialisation

2.1 Plan strategies to develop skills and knowledge in specialist field

2.2 Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and techniques relevant to specialist field

2.3 Use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to improve skills and knowledge

3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context

3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others to improve own skills

3.2 Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals

3.3 Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge with those of other specialists in order to extend own professional work practices

3.4 Adjust own professional work practices to refine skills and knowledge

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 in area of specialisation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe commonly used research methodologies

explain how the following apply to own area of specialisation:

copyright

intellectual property issues

work health and safety (WHS) requirements

discuss implications for self or organisation of adopting emerging trends in own area of specialisation

describe key aspects of theoretical and historical contexts relevant to area of specialisation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

an environment where:

conceptual ideas can be reviewed and evaluated with others

skills and knowledge can be developed

appropriate technology and sources of information to research industry trends.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research and apply industry trends

1.1 Identify industry trends using appropriate sources of information

1.2 Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends for own practice

1.3 Review and evaluate trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas

1.4 Identify and use new ideas to expand own approach to developing techniques relevant to specialist field

1.5 Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required

2. Adopt a disciplined approach to developing skills in area of specialisation

2.1 Plan strategies to develop skills and knowledge in specialist field

2.2 Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and techniques relevant to specialist field

2.3 Use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to improve skills and knowledge

3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context

3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others to improve own skills

3.2 Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals

3.3 Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge with those of other specialists in order to extend own professional work practices

3.4 Adjust own professional work practices to refine skills and knowledge

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 in area of specialisation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe commonly used research methodologies

explain how the following apply to own area of specialisation:

copyright

intellectual property issues

work health and safety (WHS) requirements

discuss implications for self or organisation of adopting emerging trends in own area of specialisation

describe key aspects of theoretical and historical contexts relevant to area of specialisation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

an environment where:

conceptual ideas can be reviewed and evaluated with others

skills and knowledge can be developed

appropriate technology and sources of information to research industry trends.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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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 industry trends using appropriate sources of information 
Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends for own practice 
Review and evaluate trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas 
Identify and use new ideas to expand own approach to developing techniques relevant to specialist field 
Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required 
Plan strategies to develop skills and knowledge in specialist field 
Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and techniques relevant to specialist field 
Use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to improve skills and knowledge 
Seek and apply constructive feedback from others to improve own skills 
Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals 
Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge with those of other specialists in order to extend own professional work practices 
Adjust own professional work practices to refine skills and knowledge 

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