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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

selfmanagement 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

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

evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals

apply planned strategies to develop and enhance own skills and knowledge

research trends within area of specialisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an environment where

conceptual ideas can be critiqued and reviewed with relevant personnel

skills and knowledge can be developed and enhanced

appropriate technology and sources of information to research industry trends

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

direct observation of the candidate developing and enhancing technical and conceptual skills

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies to assess candidates ability to research trends

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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 a range of operations technique and teaching units from the following Training Packages

CUA Live Performance

CUF Screen and Media

CUV Visual Arts Craft and Design

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.

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.