Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions

work collaboratively in a team environment both independently on assignment and under direction

respond positively to constructive feedback

organisational skills sufficient to

collect and review information on a given topic

maintain filing and information retrieval systems

literacy skills sufficient to

interpret written background information

write notes on information gathered verbally

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

source information and reference material in a timely fashion

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

technical skills sufficient to

use the internet to access information

use standard wordprocessing and database applications

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of industry personneland agencies

industry terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of assisting with the promotion of creative acts

copyright clearance procedures

OHS as it relates to working for periods of time on computers

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

assist with promotional activities for an artist or creative act

maintain a database of industry contacts

work cooperatively in a team environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where promotional activities are undertaken

access to artists and music industry personnel

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

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

case studies to assess candidates ability to address issues and challenges that arise in the context of assisting with the promotion of creative acts

direct observation of candidate maintaining a database of industry contacts

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant personnel may include:

Artists may include:

Activities may include:

Strategies may be for:

Media outlets may include:

Development and distribution of promotional material may include:

Promotional materials may include:

Industry contacts may include:

Sources may include:

Materials for meetings may include: