Required skills

research skills sufficient to access information relating to trends emergent technologies work opportunities and career planning in the screen and media industries

literacy skills sufficient to interrogate and interpret a broad range of information on new trends and technologies in the screen and media industries

communication skills sufficient to

critique and discuss new trends and technologies

discern and listen to advice from relevant personnel

transfer newly acquired knowledge to peers andor employees

use industry and community networks as sources of information

critical thinking skills sufficient to identify workbased opportunities to enhance technical and conceptual skills

learning skills sufficient to seek expert advice when implementing new trends and technologies

planning and organising skills sufficient to plan integration of new technologies into own professional work practices

problemsolving skills sufficient to recognise and resolve workplace issues when implementing new technology into own professional work practices

technology skills sufficient to coordinate the installation of new technology

Required knowledge

commonly used research methodologies

copyright moral and intellectual property issues associated with research

current trends and emergent technologies in the screen and media industries

OHS requirements relating to specialised screen and media technical skills

organisational implications of adopting trends and emergent technologies

organisational planning and review processes

physical capabilities of materials tools and equipment and their applications

theoretical and historical contexts relevant to area of specialisation

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 evaluate own technical and conceptual skills against planned strategies and career goals

application of planned strategies to develop and enhance own technical and conceptual skills

ability to research trends and emergent technologies within the screen and media industries

use of discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop own technical and conceptual skills

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

access to an environment where technical and conceptual skills can be developed and enhanced

access to appropriate technology and sources of information to research trends and emergent technologies within the screen and media industries

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

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

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

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of developing screen and media specialist expertise

case studies to assess candidates ability to research trends and emergent technologies

problemsolving activities to assess candidates critical thinking skills

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBRELA Establish networks

BSBREL401A Establish networks

BSBOHSA Monitor a safe workplace

BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRTA Articulate present and debate ideas

BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas.

Technical skills may include:

Critical thinking techniques may include:

Sources of information may include:

Trends and emergent technologies may include:

Relevant personnel may include: