Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate, collect and distribute publishing income.
It applies to individuals who operate as music publishers, employees of collection societies, and artist managers. Collection societies, such as the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA), collect licence fees for the use of music by broadcasters and other entities, and distribute them as royalties to music copyright holders. These could be songwriters, composers or music publishing companies.
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. Interpret publishing agreements | 1.1 Calculate publishing income in line with publishing agreements, copyright legislation and collection society agreements 1.2 Negotiate and confirm royalties due from the use of published works on behalf of creator of work or copyright owner 1.3 Confirm royalty negotiations reflect the commercial stature of the work 1.4 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of publishing agreement with creator of work or copyright owner |
2. Collect and disperse publishing income | 2.1 Notify relevant collection societies of publishing agreement 2.2 Report the use of published works, using the standard administration procedures of relevant agencies 2.3 Calculate royalties and apportion income in line with publishing agreement using relevant software 2.4 Distribute royalties to originators in line with publishing agreement |
3. Monitor use of published works | 3.1 Plan and implement strategies to monitor and report on the use of published works 3.2 Build profile of published works to increase usage 3.3 Negotiate with relevant collection societies to protect use of published works internationally |
4. Maintain accounts for published works | 4.1 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of records and reporting 4.2 File new published works and notify relevant agencies promptly |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse publishing agreements
calculate, collect and distribute publishing income to creators or copyright owners
maintain records for the administration of music publishing income.
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 copyright legislation as it relates to licensing, publishing, rights and royalties
describe the various revenue structures in the music industry and the types of royalty income due to composers and songwriters
describe the methods for calculating and distributing publishing income
describe the rights and obligations of publishers and originators of published works
describe the role and functions of national and international music industry collection societies
describe methods for monitoring use of published works, and outline how this information is used
outline processes for monitoring and recording use of published works
describe the typical features, requirements and terminology used in publishing agreements
outline the issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of administering publishing income, and how they might be overcome.
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:
copyright and licensing legislation
relevant technology
interaction with others
collection society agreements.
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, 1.4, 2.2-2.4, 3.1,4.1 | Recognises and interprets complex textual information to determine and adhere to income requirements |
Writing | 1.2 -1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1 | Prepares specific information that complies with a range of regulatory requirements, using industry related terminology |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 1.4, 3.3 | Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and elicits the views of others by listening and questioning Uses industry related terminology appropriate to audience and environment |
Numeracy | 1.1-1.3, 2.3 | Uses mathematical equations to calculate percentages, quantities, and income and royalty ratios Comprehends financial requirements, and develops appropriate formulas within financial management software |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4 | Recognises and responds to protocols of own and other organisations Identifies, confirms and understands contractual and legal requirements relevant to role |
Interact with others | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 | Consults and builds rapport to establish clear understanding and to elicit feedback Follows accepted consultation and communication practices |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 | Gathers and analyses all relevant information to inform the development and evaluation of strategy Plans and sequences complex tasks and workload Applies problem solving processes to identify risks, evaluate options and determine solutions Uses appropriate technologies to distribute products, and maintain and analyse information |
Sectors
Management