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

CUEIND01D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUEIND01D - Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application People working in a wide range of occupations in the entertainment industry apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Effective performance in any role requires a basic understanding of industry structure and operations, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. It is recommended that this unit be delivered or assessed in conjunction with other operational and technical units.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Industry capability - industry context
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the entertainment industry
  • Correctly identify and access sources of information on the entertainment industry
  • Use knowledge of the entertainment industry appropriately to enhance the quality of work performance
       
Element: Source and apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities
  • Obtain information to assist in effective work performance in the entertainment industry
  • Apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities
       
Element: Seek information on new technology
  • Correctly identify sources of information on new technology
  • Correctly apply information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities
       
Element: Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge
  • Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the entertainment industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry.
  • Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities
       


Evidence Required

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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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

general knowledge of the entertainment industry as detailed in the required skills and knowledge and their application to a particular workplace context

understanding of how industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance

knowledge of how to maintain currency of knowledge.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply industry information to specific contexts and work activities.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

case studies to assess application of knowledge of different industry contexts and situations

oral or written questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the entertainment industry

review of portfolios of evidence or third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

sources of information on the entertainment industry.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

research and literacy skills sufficient to analyse and interpret information from industry association promotional materials

personal organisational skills to keep up-to-date with industry developments

using technology to source information

Required knowledge

different sectors of the entertainment industry and their interrelationships

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

broad knowledge of key entertainment industry terminology

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

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

obligations of employers, including safe system of work and non-discrimination

obligations of employees, including attendance, ethical behaviour, taking directions, confidentiality, work performance, safety and care, the environment and sustainable working practices

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

overview of current and emerging technologies used within the relevant entertainment 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.

Sources may include:

discussions with industry practitioners and colleagues

industry associations and organisations

industry functions

industry journals

Internet

media

personal observations and experience

policy and procedures manuals

reference manuals

seminars and other professional development opportunities

unions and other sources of industrial relations information.

Information may relate to:

industry structure

different sectors

products and services available

major industry bodies

relationship between entertainment and other industries

economic and social significance of the industry

The term entertainment industry covers all sectors involved in the production of any type of live theatre or event. This may include:

any type of event, e.g.

sporting

cultural

charitable

ballet

concerts

corporate theatre and communication

drama

festivals

Effective work performance may be enhanced by obtaining information on:

career opportunities

roles, responsibilities and employment rights of contracted workers

unions and employer bodies

professional associations

industrial relations issues

Information on new technology may include:

advances in technology and equipment

likely effects of new technology on current work practices and the structure of the industry

ways of upgrading skills to allow for the use of new technology

sources of technical advice and support

Issues of concern to the industry may be related to:

changing nature of the marketplace

government initiatives

industry expansion

labour issues

impact of developments or trends in other related industries, e.g.

fashion

film, TV and radio

music

retail

sport

tourism

visual arts, craft and design

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
Correctly identify and access sources of information on the entertainment industry 
Use knowledge of the entertainment industry appropriately to enhance the quality of work performance 
Obtain information to assist in effective work performance in the entertainment industry 
Apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities 
Correctly identify sources of information on new technology 
Correctly apply information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities 
Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the entertainment industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry. 
Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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