Required skills

numeracy skills sufficient to negotiate fees and to determine the term of a copyright licence

literacy skills sufficient to interpret relevant legislation and to complete copyright documentation

communication skills sufficient to

negotiate deals and achieve agreed outcomes

interpret the needs and rights of relevant parties

explain the difference between assignment and licensing of copyright

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teamwork skills sufficient to work with relevant parties when negotiating deals

problem solving skills sufficient to solve problems arising from negotiating deals

technology skills sufficient to use documentation systems for preparing formal contracts and recordingstoring copyright agreements

Required knowledge

copyright intellectual property and licensing legislation relevant to managing and exploiting copyright arrangements

industry organisations dealing with copyright intellectual property and licensing

recognised procedures to determine copyright ownership

function of the Australian Copyright Council as it relates to own work context

function of copyright collection societies as they relate to copyright exploitation

copyright conventions in relation to intellectual property using producing and protecting publishing and new technology

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 following is essential

ability to research andor seek appropriate assistance to manage and exploit copyright

understanding of the difference between assignment and licensing of copyright

understanding of the role of organisations relevant to copyright legislation and business

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to copyright intellectual property and licensing legislation including the Copyright Act and Copyright Amendment Digital Agenda Act

access to an environment where original work can be commercially exploited under copyright

access to reliable legal advice where required

access to appropriate technology to prepare copyright documentation

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate managing and exploiting copyright arrangements

case studies to assess ability to research commercial exploitation opportunities

written and verbal questioning or interview to test knowledge of assigning and licensing of copyright

problem solving activities to assess ability to solve problems arising from negotiating deals

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBSMBA Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

FNSICGENA Participate in negotiations

FNSICGEN402A Participate in negotiations.

Original works may include:

Copyright issues may include:

Exclusive rights may include:

Relevant parties may include:

Licence may include:

Creative control may include:

Fees may include:

Documentation may include dated copies of: