Required skills

research and literacy skills sufficient to access reliable information on business models for the distribution of music and associated products

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise effectively with a range artists and personnel involved in the distribution of music and associated products

work cooperatively in a team environment

initiative and enterprise skills sufficient to establish and manage viable distribution arrangements

planning and organisational skills sufficient to plan and implement viable distribution arrangements

problemsolving skills sufficient to manage contingencies in distribution activities

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

set priorities and apply timemanagement strategies

work within established budgets and timeframes

technical skills sufficient to

use the internet to access information

use software applications to track sales of music distributed digitally

Required knowledge

new and emerging business trends and models in the music industry

planning processes for organising the distribution of music and associated products

types of royalty income due to artists composers and songwriters

relevant legislation regulations and codes of practice including

copyright and intellectual property

ethical standards privacy and confidentiality

OHS

role and functions of

industry personnel

music retail outlets

music publishing companies

record companies

digital distributorsaggregators

national and international music industry associations

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of managing the distribution of music and associated products

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 viable strategies to distribute music and associated products

manage the digital distribution of music

work cooperatively with others involved in the distribution of music and associated products

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where distribution of music and associated products is required

access to artists and digital distributorsaggregators

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 communicate effectively in a range of situations dealing with the distribution of music and associated products

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

problemsolving activities to assess ability to manage contingencies in the process of distributing music and associated products

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant personnel may include:

Physical products may include:

Rights may include the right to:

Obligations may include the party responsible for:

Records may include:

Business models may include:

Required format may include:

Contributing to promotional activities may include:

Media outlets may include: