Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAATS401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and apply knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAATS401 - Develop and apply knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry knowledge to implement effective communication strategies while working in a legal and ethical framework.It applies to individuals who may be working autonomously, or with others, in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry. Individuals could be working in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural/arts centres and cooperatives, commercial and public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and visual arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual art, artists and/or their communities

culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Extend knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
  • Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information
  • Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information
  • Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work
  • Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry
       
Element: Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
  • Use key industry terms appropriately in communications
  • Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions
  • Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others
  • Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict
  • Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required
  • Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events
       
Element: Work in a legal and ethical framework
  • . Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks
  • Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements
  • Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Extend knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry

1.1 Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information

1.2 Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information

1.3 Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work

1.4 Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry

2. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders

2.1 Use key industry terms appropriately in communications

2.2 Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions

2.3 Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others

2.4 Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict

2.5 Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required

2.6 Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events

3. Work in a legal and ethical framework

3.1. Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks

3.2 Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements

3.3 Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders in a culturally respectful way

follow legal and ethical work practices

research and analyse industry ideas, current trends and funding opportunities related to the industry

plan and organise work with an awareness of cultural protocols.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify local, regional, national and international sources of current information relevant to the indigenous visual arts industry

provide examples of networking opportunities

explain key industry terms

describe strategies that support ethical and respectful communication and consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders

outline basic legal rights related to copyright and intellectual property

discuss culturally appropriate conflict management strategies

explain the role and use of language interpreters and cultural brokers

identify work practices that contribute to maintaining and protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

provide examples of legal and ethical requirements that relate to own work.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Extend knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry

1.1 Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information

1.2 Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information

1.3 Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work

1.4 Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry

2. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders

2.1 Use key industry terms appropriately in communications

2.2 Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions

2.3 Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others

2.4 Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict

2.5 Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required

2.6 Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events

3. Work in a legal and ethical framework

3.1. Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks

3.2 Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements

3.3 Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information 
Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information 
Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work 
Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry 
Use key industry terms appropriately in communications 
Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions 
Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others 
Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict 
Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required 
Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events 
. Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks 
Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements 
Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture 

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