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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research and apply creative arts industry information
   • 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
2. Maintain effective industry networks
   • 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
3. Enhance professional practice
   • 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

Performance Evidence

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.

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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