CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry Competency Mapping Template

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

CUAIND301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry
Description	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the creative arts industry. These include relationship building, negotiation techniques, work prioritisation and personal development.
Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application	People working in the creative arts industry apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be dancers, musicians, actors, cabaret performers, street performers, entertainment administrators, reviewers, film makers and public artists.
Duration and Setting	X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites	Not applicable.
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: Maintain currency of own industry knowledge	Identify trends in the industry using appropriate sources of information Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices In consultation with appropriate persons, identify learning opportunities to upgrade own skills and take advantage of trends and emergent technologies Undertake identified learning opportunities to improve own work practices
Element: Establish effective contractual relationships	Establish effective contractual relationships based on goodwill, trust and respect Share information and ideas with others in ways that engender goodwill, trust and respect Use effective negotiation techniques to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues Discuss, confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with appropriate persons Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication
Element: Complete work tasks effectively	Establish and maintain a positive personal work ethic Negotiate and agree on prioritised work tasks and established deadlines with appropriate persons Identify and plan for factors that may affect the completion of work tasks within deadlines Complete work tasks within deadlines according to legislative and regulatory requirements Observe copyright and intellectual property obligations when using material downloaded from the internet Follow procedures to minimise the environmental impact of work activities on the environment Seek feedback on own work performance from appropriate persons and adjust in order to improve work practices

Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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: apply information about industry trends to own work practice establish work and contractual relationships comply with requirements of relevant legislation and regulations prioritise work tasks work collaboratively with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to environments where: negotiation techniques can be applied to solve work and contractual issues work performance can be monitored and learning opportunities accessed work tasks can be prioritised and completed within deadlines.
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit: case studies to assess candidate’s ability to prioritise work tasks, monitor work performance and identify learning opportunities direct observation of candidate establishing and participating in work and contractual relationships direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of new technology that affects work practices problem-solving activities to assess candidate’s negotiating skills. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

conduct negotiations to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues

establish and maintain contractual relationships through regular contact

share industry information with colleagues and peers

learning skills to:

identify opportunities to maintain and enhance work performance

seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own work performance

literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology

self-management and learning skills to:

prioritise work tasks

work within deadlines

monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance

problem-solving skills to:

identify and plan for factors affecting completion of work tasks within deadlines

recognise and resolve workplace issues when implementing new technology.

Required knowledge

well-developed knowledge of:

different sectors of the creative arts industry and their interrelationships

terminology associated with relevant industry sector

issues of etiquette and ethics as they apply to key work areas within the industry

key work areas within the industry, how they interrelate, and key roles and responsibilities

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

overview knowledge of:

awards and conditions of employment

copyright issues, such as:

consequences of infringing copyright

current funding and production environment

how copyright can be enforced

organisations that deal with copyright

who owns copyright and how it can be protected

legal issues that affect negotiations and contracts

major industry production and marketing issues

nature, role and functions of unions and employer associations, including rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

OHS requirements relevant to particular work contexts

current and emerging technologies used within the relevant industry sector.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Trendsmay include:	changing nature of work or industry structures changes to the mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of the industry. entertainment industry trends, such as: alliances with allied technologies and businesses new forms of marketing, branding and product placement new equipment and technology new terminology occupations that are disappearing and how they are being replaced opportunities for increased airplay of performances through: digital television internet mobile phones social, political and environmental developments.
Industry includes:	ballet cabaret charitable events concerts corporate theatre and communication cultural events dance competitions dance performances drama festivals filmed performances public art installations screen and media industry sporting events street performance.
Sources of information may include:	copyright: Australian Copyright Council copyright collection societies discussions with innovative industry practitioners electronic and print media employee associations union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information events, such as: community activities conferences exhibitions expositions festivals industry functions social events trade fairs government bodies and associated publications induction kits industry associations internet libraries and archives personal observations and experience policy and procedures manuals reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services technical publications.
Appropriate persons may include:	artist managers booking agents business or financial managers choreographers colleagues or peers copyright and royalties managers designers directors legal advisers managers marketing and promotions officers mentors or teachers performers presenters producers production managers promoters publishers representatives of dance societies sound mixers or technicians sponsors supervisors suppliers technical crew technicians union or industry association representatives venue managers writers.
Learning opportunities may include:	attending industry events, including: conferences conventions exhibitions expositions festivals functions performances professional competitions and awards trade fairs reading industry publications, such as: electronic or print media information sheets technical or reference manuals undertaking professional development activities: career planning and development coaching, mentoring and supervision formal and informal learning programs internal and external training programs master classes performance appraisals personal study seminars symposiums work experience or work exchange workshops.
Negotiation techniques may include:	adopting collaborative negotiating style assessing strengths and weaknesses of opposing positions and determining viable alternatives clarifying purpose, content and desired outcomes communicating results to parties within appropriate timeframes ensuring final position is agreed and understood by parties identifying consequences of non-agreements maintaining contact with parties managing conflict and disagreement between parties negotiating in a professional manner taking into account input from all parties treating parties courteously and in ways that acknowledge their contribution using effective questioning techniques: closed questions open questions reflective questions.
Contractual issues may include:	budget share copyright insurance OHS performance fees and rate negotiations film, recording and distribution rights remuneration rights to and use of material royalties specifications for equipment and materials taxation terms and conditions of contracts terms and conditions of employment work roles and responsibilities.
Agreements and contracts may include:	agency agreements individual performance agreements industrial awards marketing and distribution agreements service, supply and location contracts workplace relations agreements.
Work ethicmay refer to:	attentive behaviour in creative practice awareness of: substance abuse addictive behaviours expectations of others eating disorders effective management of personal finances balanced diet energy levels and personal limitations stage and theatre etiquette developing strategies to: cope with performance anxiety maintain motivation effective personal hygiene habits, such as: clean and short nails clean and tied-up hair clean hands ongoing dedication to a physical conditioning exercise program maintaining costumes and other apparel maintaining a work-life balance punctuality and reliability working creatively with individual differences.
Factors may include:	availability of resources and materials budget constraints competing work demands environmental factors, e.g. weather technology and equipment breakdowns unforeseen incidents workplace hazards, risks and controls.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:	anti-discrimination business compliance consumer protection contempt of court and parliament copyright, moral rights, intellectual property, licensing and royalty defamation duty of care environmental issues equal employment opportunity insurance libel obscenity OHS plagiarism privacy and confidentiality quality assurance racial vilification slander taxation workplace and industrial relations laws and awards.
Materialmay include:	music video clips images text.
Proceduresmay include:	measures to reduce energy consumption, such as: using light emitting diode (LED) lights using fluorescent light bulbs turning lights off recycling: waste paper tins cardboard bottles reducing water usage sweeping rather than hosing maintaining biodiversity protecting the natural habitat from damage awareness of air quality and noise.

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
Identify trends in the industry using appropriate sources of information
Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices
In consultation with appropriate persons, identify learning opportunities to upgrade own skills and take advantage of trends and emergent technologies
Undertake identified learning opportunities to improve own work practices
Establish effective contractual relationships based on goodwill, trust and respect
Share information and ideas with others in ways that engender goodwill, trust and respect
Use effective negotiation techniques to identify realistic solutions to contractual issues
Discuss, confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with appropriate persons
Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication
Establish and maintain a positive personal work ethic
Negotiate and agree on prioritised work tasks and established deadlines with appropriate persons
Identify and plan for factors that may affect the completion of work tasks within deadlines
Complete work tasks within deadlines according to legislative and regulatory requirements
Observe copyright and intellectual property obligations when using material downloaded from the internet
Follow procedures to minimise the environmental impact of work activities on the environment
Seek feedback on own work performance from appropriate persons and adjust in order to improve work practices

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date:

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

CUAIND301A Mapping and Delivery Guide Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

CUAIND301A - Work effectively in the creative arts industry

CUAIND301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024