Required skills

communication skills sufficient to communicate industry information to colleagues

learning skills sufficient to maintain knowledge of industry information

literacy skills sufficient to read and understand industry information and terminology

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret relevant technical data

planning and organising skills sufficient to identify relevant industry information

technology skills sufficient to access and download industry information

Required knowledge

basic understanding of the following areas and how they apply to daytoday 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

new technology

laws and regulations

current issues of concern

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 source industry information

ability to seek appropriate assistance to collect industry information

ability to apply industry information to daytoday work activities to enhance work outcomes

understanding of the ways in which to maintain currency of industry knowledge

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency applies to a range of creative arts industry sectors The focus of assessment will therefore depend on the industry sector involved Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular industry sector in which performance is being assessed Assessment should only address those variable circumstances listed in the range statement which apply to the chosen context

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate technology to collect download and store industry information

access to a range of relevant and current industry information

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 collecting and organising industry information

case studies to assess ability to apply knowledge to different industry contexts and situations

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of the different aspects or distinguishing features of the creative arts industries

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance including authenticated samples of work in collecting and organising industry information

Guidance information for assessment

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

Structure and operation may include:

Creative arts industries may include:

Appropriate sources may include:

Employment obligations and opportunities may include:

New technology may include:

Laws and regulations may include:

Current issues of concern may include: