Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication skills to:
critique and discuss trends
discern and listen to advice from relevant personnel
transfer newly acquired knowledge to colleagues
use industry and community networks as sources of information
literacy skills to interpret and critically reflect on a broad range of information on industry trends
learning skills to:
seek expert advice when implementing new trends
identify opportunities to enhance own skills and knowledge
research skills to access information relating to trends in area of specialisation
self-management skills to adopt a disciplined approach to improving own practice.
Required knowledge
commonly used research methodologies
copyright, moral and intellectual property issues associated with area of specialisation
current trends in area of specialisation
OHS requirements relating to area of specialisation
implications for self or organisation of adopting trends
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.
Trendsmay relate to: | audience expectations business practice changing nature of work or employment copyright cultural heritage employer expectations industry terminology intellectual property rights marketing and promotion media coverage social, political and environmental developments techniques, such as: acting camera operation ceramics circus skills crafts dance style design lighting musical instrument painting preservation sound mixing sound recording teaching voice 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 employee associations union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information events, such as: industry functions conferences trade fairs community activities expositions 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: | performers choreographers composers dancers ensemble members presenters musical directors stage managers production managers production supervisors technical crew broadcasters floor managers graphics personnel writers and editors designers: sound lighting costume hair and make-up special effects clients marketing and promotions personnel artists’ agents legal advisers conductors managers supervisors teachers mentors. |
Techniques may relate to: | business: marketing and promotion public relations distribution financial management strategic and business planning artists’ management design: costume furniture graphic hair and make-up industrial interactive digital media props sets: screen and media productions theatre and live events nutrition performing: acting dancing instrumental techniques vocal techniques improvisation stagecraft performing in an ensemble solo performances physical conditioning 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 teaching: activities and approaches for different age groups assessment facilitation skills lesson planning methodologies visual arts and craft: ceramics drawing glass working illustration painting print making public art textiles wood working. |
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