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CUVIND501B
Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit addresses the research, analysis, application and maintenance of information relevant to work roles within the creative arts industry. It involves industry structures and operations, employment obligations and opportunities, industry trends and emerging technologies, and industry laws and regulations. The unit also addresses effective monitoring and participation in industry networks.

This unit underpins effective performance within the creative arts industry sectors and requires an advanced application of creative arts industry knowledge. Basic and intermediate applications of creative arts industry knowledge are addressed in the unit CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

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

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

research, analyse, critique and apply industry information

maintain effective industry networks

enhance professional practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to:

a range of relevant and current creative arts industry information materials

an appropriate environment to enhance professional practice

appropriate technology to research and apply creative arts industry information

relevant creative arts industry networks, including opportunity for collaboration

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

case studies to assess candidate’s ability to research industry information and apply knowledge to different contexts and situations

direct observation of candidate analysing, critiquing and sharing industry information

problem-solving activities to assess candidate’s critical thinking skills

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of technical or context issues that impact on professional practice in a given industry context.

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.

It should be noted that this unit underpins effective performance in all creative arts industry work practices, and as such could be assessed in conjunction with other operational and technical units at an equivalent level.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

obtain and interpret information to ensure currency of work practice

share industry information with colleagues and peers

work effectively in a team and acknowledge cultural protocols

learning skills to:

identify opportunities to maintain and enhance industry knowledge

identify own knowledge and information needs

seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own professional practice

literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology

numeracy skills to interpret relevant technical data

planning and organising skills to monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance

technology skills to access and download industry information.

Required knowledge

the following areas and how they apply to day-to-day work activities, in relation to the particular creative arts industry sector in which knowledge is being assessed:

industry structure and operation

employment obligations and opportunities

laws and regulations

trends and emerging technologies

key creative arts industry terminology

copyright, moral rights, intellectual property and legislation and their impact on the creative arts industry

protocols and ethics as they apply to the creative arts industry

impact of technological convergence in the creative arts industry

nature, role and functions of unions and employer associations, including rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

OHS requirements relevant to particular work contexts

sources of information on the creative arts industry and ways of maintaining current industry knowledge.

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.

Structure and operation may include:

economic, historical and social significance of the creative arts industry

creative arts industry sectors and their products, services, revenue flow and interrelationships

local, regional, national and international creative arts enterprises

major industry bodies and associations

markets and distribution channels for products and services

prominent creative arts practitioners and practices

relationship with other industries

working arrangements within the industry.

Creative arts industries may include:

entertainment

film, television, radio and interactive digital media

museums and library services

music

visual arts, craft and design.

Appropriate sources may include:

attending creative arts industry events, such as community activities, conferences, conventions, exhibitions, expositions, festivals, functions, performances and trade fairs

electronic and print media, including articles, journals, magazines, news, reviews and subscriptions

government publications, including legislation, policy and procedures manuals

industrial relations publications, including bulletins, letters, magazines and newsletters

industry publications, including induction kits, information sheets, reference books and technical publications

internet

libraries and archives (text, film, video, sound and graphic)

lifestyle and contemporary issues magazines

museums, galleries and studios

peak copyright organisations

personal observations and experience

professional competitions and awards

professional development activities, such as conferences, master classes, seminars, symposiums, training programs and workshops

retail or wholesale suppliers of products and services.

Employment obligations and opportunities may include:

career opportunities and career paths

codes of conduct and codes of ethics

employer bodies and professional associations

employment conditions

employment contracts and job descriptions

industrial relations issues

roles, responsibilities and employment rights of individuals and contracted freelance workers

union membership.

Trends and emerging technologies may include:

advances in any type of equipment or technology used within the industry

changing nature of the marketplace, including marketing and production of products and services

cultural protocols

funding policies

government initiatives

historical, emerging and predicted trends

importing and exporting issues

industrial relations

industry contraction and expansion

insurance issues

likely effects of new technology on current work practices and structure of the industry

sources of technical advice and support

taxation issues

ways of upgrading skills to allow for the use of new technology.

Laws and regulations may include:

anti-discrimination

consumer protection

contempt of court and parliament

copyright, moral rights, intellectual property, licensing and royalty

defamation

duty of care

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity

importing and exporting

industrial relations laws and awards

insurance

libel

obscenity

OHS

plagiarism

privacy legislation

racial vilification

slander

taxation.

Relevant personnel may include:

agents

artist managers

colleagues and peers

community representatives

copyright and legal representatives

current industry practitioners

employee association (union) representatives

industry association representatives

industry managers

mentors

professionals from allied areas

speakers at conferences and seminars.

Networks and associations may include:

advisory committees

chambers of commerce

community organisations

government agencies

industry sector committees

lobby groups

local councils

professional industry associations

project-specific consultative and reference groups

specific interest or support groups

suppliers

unions

work teams.

Network strategies may include:

association and society membership

attending seminars

distributing materials

individual marketing

maintaining regular contact

participating in conferences.

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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 the structure and operation of the creative arts industries using appropriate sources 
Research employment obligations and opportunities within the creative arts industries using appropriate sources 
Monitor trends and emerging technologies within the creative arts industries using appropriate sources 
Research laws and regulations affecting the creative arts industries using appropriate sources 
Analyse, critique and share industry information with relevant personnel to assist own decision making and contingency planning 
Evaluate currency and credibility of information sources and ensure research scope is sufficiently broad 
Maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information sources 
Participate in networks and associations to maintain high standards of professional practice 
Use network strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice 
Maintain dialogue with networks to maximise industry contacts and ensure currency and credibility of industry knowledge 
Communicate benefits of network participation to relevant personnel 
Seek feedback from relevant personnel to identify professional development opportunities 
Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and ensure currency of industry knowledge 
Use industry affiliations and strategic alliances to support and maintain professional practice 

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