CUAIND201
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply basic creative arts industry knowledge to industry practices, including industry structures and operations, employment obligations and opportunities, the impact of new technology, and identification of industry laws and regulations.

It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks under direct supervision and are required to apply basic creative arts industry knowledge.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Source and apply creative arts industry information

1.1 Identify and access sources of information on the creative arts industry using a range of media

1.2 Identify sectors in the industry and discuss how they relate to one another

1.3 Investigate roles of relevant industry bodies and associations

1.4 Discuss new and emerging technologies impacting the industry

1.5 Seek information from relevant people about the nature of employment conditions and work opportunities within the industry

1.6 Discuss industry protocols and laws that apply to the creative arts industry

1.7 Collate and systematically organise information collected

2. Update and maintain creative arts industry knowledge

2.1 Identify and use opportunities to update knowledge of the industry

2.2 Identify key issues and trends in the industry

2.3 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends with others

2.4 Update and store information in an easily accessible format

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

gather, interpret and discuss industry information

discuss issues relevant to the industry including:

legal issues

industry protocols

employment conditions

work opportunities

use opportunities to update knowledge

discuss trends in the creative arts industry

collate, organise and store key information in an appropriate format for future reference.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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

outline appropriate sources of creative arts industry information

outline distinguishing features of the creative arts industry and identify the different sectors

identify laws that relate to working in the creative arts industry

list relevant industry bodies and associations and briefly outline their roles

outline how current trends and technology are shaping and changing the creative arts industry.


Assessment Conditions

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:

relevant and current industry information

appropriate media to collect and store industry information

interaction with others.

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


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1-1.7, 2.1, 2.2

Interprets information to identify and update knowledge about the creative arts industry’s key features

Writing

1.7, 2.4

Records information collected in appropriate format for personal reference

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.3

Asks questions and listens to gather information

Shares information and expresses opinions using language appropriate to audience

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 1.6, 2.1

Recognises and follows legal requirements and industry protocols

Develops relevant skills and knowledge as required

Identifies work opportunities and trends within the industry

Interact with others

1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.3

Uses appropriate communication practices when discussing information with a range of people

Get the work done

1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4

Plans and implements tasks required to gather and organise industry information

Uses digital tools to access information


Sectors

Industry Capability – Industry Context