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

CUAMGT403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage licensing and assignment of works

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMGT403 - Manage licensing and assignment of works
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to manage, promote and negotiate licensing of musical works.It applies to individuals who promote the use of material in a publisher’s catalogue to prospective clients, and negotiate licensing or assignment of rights agreements with clients who want to use this material for their own purposes, such as screen productions, mood music and mobile phone ringtones. They may work for music publishing companies, or artist managers may perform this role on behalf of artists. 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 creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a list of works that could be licensed

copyright and licensing legislation

relevant technology and licensing documentation

interaction with others.

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: Promote works to clients
  • Plan strategies to promote listed works and creators of works
  • Research and assess marketing opportunities for listed works, using appropriate sources
  • Identify and research users of publicly performed music to compile a list of potential clients
  • Pitch material to potential clients
  • Respond to requests for information on listed works from prospective clients
       
Element: Negotiate contracts
  • Confirm that licensing of rights in works has been agreed by originator
  • Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of licensing or assignment of rights contract with copyright owner or creator
  • Confirm licensing or assignment of rights contract with client is free of conflicting claims or licences already granted or pending
  • Support all parties during licensing negotiations, and resolve disputes as required
  • Confirm licensing contract is accurate, understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe
       
Element: Administer licensing policy and contracts
  • Confirm all licensing contracts comply with licensing policy and royalty obligations
  • Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments
       


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. Promote works to clients

1.1 Plan strategies to promote listed works and creators of works

1.2 Research and assess marketing opportunities for listed works, using appropriate sources

1.3 Identify and research users of publicly performed music to compile a list of potential clients

1.4 Pitch material to potential clients

1.5 Respond to requests for information on listed works from prospective clients

2. Negotiate contracts

2.1 Confirm that licensing of rights in works has been agreed by originator

2.2 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of licensing or assignment of rights contract with copyright owner or creator

2.3 Confirm licensing or assignment of rights contract with client is free of conflicting claims or licences already granted or pending

2.4 Support all parties during licensing negotiations, and resolve disputes as required

2.5 Confirm licensing contract is accurate, understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe

3. Administer licensing policy and contracts

3.1 Confirm all licensing contracts comply with licensing policy and royalty obligations

3.2 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments

Evidence of the ability to:

administer and negotiate licensing and assignment of rights contracts

identify market opportunities and promote listed works to potential clients

maintain documentation and records for the licensing of music works.

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:

describe the different types of works that may be licensed and how they might be used

explain the typical terms and conditions in licensing contracts and assignment of rights contracts

describe the rights and obligations of publishers and creators of works

explain the typical features of, and terminology used in, licensing contracts.

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. Promote works to clients

1.1 Plan strategies to promote listed works and creators of works

1.2 Research and assess marketing opportunities for listed works, using appropriate sources

1.3 Identify and research users of publicly performed music to compile a list of potential clients

1.4 Pitch material to potential clients

1.5 Respond to requests for information on listed works from prospective clients

2. Negotiate contracts

2.1 Confirm that licensing of rights in works has been agreed by originator

2.2 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of licensing or assignment of rights contract with copyright owner or creator

2.3 Confirm licensing or assignment of rights contract with client is free of conflicting claims or licences already granted or pending

2.4 Support all parties during licensing negotiations, and resolve disputes as required

2.5 Confirm licensing contract is accurate, understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe

3. Administer licensing policy and contracts

3.1 Confirm all licensing contracts comply with licensing policy and royalty obligations

3.2 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments

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
Plan strategies to promote listed works and creators of works 
Research and assess marketing opportunities for listed works, using appropriate sources 
Identify and research users of publicly performed music to compile a list of potential clients 
Pitch material to potential clients 
Respond to requests for information on listed works from prospective clients 
Confirm that licensing of rights in works has been agreed by originator 
Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of licensing or assignment of rights contract with copyright owner or creator 
Confirm licensing or assignment of rights contract with client is free of conflicting claims or licences already granted or pending 
Support all parties during licensing negotiations, and resolve disputes as required 
Confirm licensing contract is accurate, understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe 
Confirm all licensing contracts comply with licensing policy and royalty obligations 
Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments 

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