Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Evaluate information about new technology | 1.1 | Where necessary seek information about the current technological changes that apply to the relevant industry |
1.2 | Evaluate the information according to the impact it will have on effective work performance within the industry, including information about: changes in any type of equipment or technology used within the industry likely effects of new technology on current work practices ways of upgrading skills to include the use of new technology | ||
2 | Adapt to changes in the new technology | 2.1 | When required, undertake appropriate training of new technology to improve work practices |
2.2 | Read any relevant documentation that will assist in the practice of use of the new technology | ||
2.3 | When required, select appropriate equipment that is suitable for the specific uses defined by the new technology | ||
2.4 | Implement the new technology in current work practices | ||
3 | Update knowledge of new technology | 3.1 | Continually apply informal and/or formal research to update knowledge of any subsequent new technologies that may impact on work practices |
3.2 | Monitor current changes in technology and implement those changes when required | ||
3.3 | Share updated knowledge with colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate information into day-to-day work activities |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Underpinning knowledge and skills | Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas: the ability to access information about new technology basic research skills identification of relevant information questioning techniques to obtain information sorting and summarising information ability to undertake training in new technology and incorporate the use of new technology into current work practices |
Linkages to other units | This is a core unit that underpins effective performance in all other units. It is recommended that this unit is delivered/assessed in conjunction with other operational and technical units. |
Critical aspects of evidence | This unit of competence applies to a range of cultural industries. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry involved. Assessment must be contextualised/tailored to meet the needs of the particular industry and industry sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment would only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context. Care should be taken in developing training to meet the requirements of this unit. The specific focus of training will depend upon the industry involved i.e. music, film and television, radio or multimedia. For generic pre-vocational training, organisations should provide training, which is tailored to meet the needs of the particular industry. It is intended that participants will gain a breadth of industry knowledge, encompassing the full range of industry contexts, with no bias towards individual industry specialisations. The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit: demonstration of knowledge of new technology incorporation of appropriate new technology into current work practices to achieve most effective outcomes |
Method and context of assessment | Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment. Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include: practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance) role play case studies work samples or simulated workplace activities oral questioning/interview written or interactive computer based test or quiz projects/reports/logbooks third party reports and authenticated prior achievements portfolios of evidence |
Resource requirements | Assessment requires access to a range of relevant and current industry information materials listed in the range of variables statement. Work place based assessment should utilise the range of materials current and relevant to that workplace environment. Simulated workplace activities must be undertaken using an appropriate range of relevant and current material to the industry. |
Key competencies | Level |
Collecting, organising and analysing information | 3 |
Communicating ideas and information | 2 |
Planning and organising activities | 2 |
Working with others and in teams | 1 |
Solving problems | 2 |
Using mathematical ideas and techniques | 2 |
Using technology | 3 |
Range Statement
Range of variables
Variable Scope
Information about the new technology may be obtained from the following sources: | electronic media reference books libraries industry associations and organisations industry journals publications - newsletters, magazines, bulletins and letters computer data, including internet induction kits organisational policies, procedures and journals occupational health and safety laws, regulations, journals personal observations and experience discussions with current industry practitioners discussions with manufacturers - technical and sales personnel specialist technical publications manufacturers' handbooks, manuals promotional material |
Industries incorporating new technology may include: | music film television radio interactive multimedia entertainment arts |
New technology may include: | replacement of analog systems with digital systems video editing software music production software and equipment sound editing software camera equipment sound equipment projection equipment computer technology |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.