Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

discuss industry issues and trends with colleagues and practitioners

establish and maintain industry networks

present self and skills portfolio to potential employers

use appropriate cultural protocols and industry terminology

learning skills sufficient to

align own career aspirations with realistic career goals

identify learning opportunities to maximise career goals

seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into career planning

literacy skills sufficient to

read and understand industry information

write a personal rsum

planning and organisational skills sufficient to prepare a skills portfolio and personal rsum in a logical and clear way

selfmanagement skills sufficient to monitor career aspirations and introduce strategies to improve career potential

problemsolving skills sufficient to plan for factorsaffectingcareer outcomes

technology skills sufficient to accessdownload career information and resources

Required knowledge

copyright moral rights intellectual property and legislation and their impact on the creative arts industry

nature role and functions of practitioners and industry organisations

OHS requirements relevant to particular work contexts

sources of information on the creative arts industry and ways of maintaining current industry knowledge

understanding of creative arts industry terminology

typical formats for personal rsums

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

cultural nuances appropriate to selected work contexts

employment opportunities and career pathways into and within the industry

legal issues that affect industry practitioners negotiations and contracts

occupations work tasks and levels of remuneration

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

develop a career plan

develop a skills portfolio

write a personal rsum

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where

career information and resources can be evaluated

career plans can be developed and actioned

industry contacts and networks can be safely established and maintained

industry issues and trends can be monitored

skills portfolios can be developed and presented

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies to assess candidates ability to develop timelines and action plans monitor industry issues and trends and identify learning opportunities

direct observation of the candidate developing career plans rsums and skills portfolios

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of occupations work tasks and remuneration levels

problemsolving activities to assess ability to align career aspirations with realistic career goals

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFINDA Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUSINDA Work effectively in the music industry

CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry.

Creative arts industry productions and events may include:

Sources may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Learning opportunities may include:

Occupations may include:

Career plan may include:

Purpose may include:

Presentation methodologies may include: