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CUAIND502
Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge, and monitor and manage own professional practice.

It applies to individuals with advanced research and analysis skills working as practitioners, administrators or managers. They could be working in the public or private sector in a variety of contexts.

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

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research and apply creative arts industry information

1.1 Research structure and operation of creative arts industry

1.2 Research employment obligations and opportunities within the industry

1.3 Monitor trends and emerging technologies within the industry

1.4 Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to the industry

1.5 Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources to determine that research scope is sufficient

1.6 Compile and maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources

2. Maintain effective industry networks

2.1 Participate in professional industry bodies and associations to maintain industry knowledge

2.2 Use networking strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile

2.3 Use communication channels to maximise dialogue with industry contacts and ensure currency and credibility of industry knowledge

2.4 Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation

3. Enhance professional practice

3.1 Evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify professional development needs

3.2 Seek advice from relevant people to identify professional development opportunities

3.3 Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge

Evidence of the ability to:

research, analyse and apply current and reliable industry information

document detailed industry information and its sources

record networking activities used to maintain and enhance industry knowledge

identify and participate in professional development activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain how the listed points apply to day-to-day work activities in the relevant creative arts industry sector:

industry structure and operation

employment obligations and opportunities

laws and regulations

industry protocols

trends and emerging technologies

identify sources of information on the creative arts industry

describe ways of maintaining current industry knowledge.

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:

current creative arts industry information sources and materials

appropriate technology.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research and apply creative arts industry information

1.1 Research structure and operation of creative arts industry

1.2 Research employment obligations and opportunities within the industry

1.3 Monitor trends and emerging technologies within the industry

1.4 Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to the industry

1.5 Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources to determine that research scope is sufficient

1.6 Compile and maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources

2. Maintain effective industry networks

2.1 Participate in professional industry bodies and associations to maintain industry knowledge

2.2 Use networking strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile

2.3 Use communication channels to maximise dialogue with industry contacts and ensure currency and credibility of industry knowledge

2.4 Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation

3. Enhance professional practice

3.1 Evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify professional development needs

3.2 Seek advice from relevant people to identify professional development opportunities

3.3 Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge

Evidence of the ability to:

research, analyse and apply current and reliable industry information

document detailed industry information and its sources

record networking activities used to maintain and enhance industry knowledge

identify and participate in professional development activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain how the listed points apply to day-to-day work activities in the relevant creative arts industry sector:

industry structure and operation

employment obligations and opportunities

laws and regulations

industry protocols

trends and emerging technologies

identify sources of information on the creative arts industry

describe ways of maintaining current industry knowledge.

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:

current creative arts industry information sources and materials

appropriate technology.

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
Research structure and operation of creative arts industry 
Research employment obligations and opportunities within the industry 
Monitor trends and emerging technologies within the industry 
Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to the industry 
Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources to determine that research scope is sufficient 
Compile and maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources 
Participate in professional industry bodies and associations to maintain industry knowledge 
Use networking strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile 
Use communication channels to maximise dialogue with industry contacts and ensure currency and credibility of industry knowledge 
Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation 
Evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify professional development needs 
Seek advice from relevant people to identify professional development opportunities 
Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge 

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