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Use and adapt to changes in technology
Use and adapt to changes in technology
Unit of competency
National Code
CUSGEN01A
CUSGEN01A
State Code
C4046
C4046
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2004
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
31/05/2004
Nominal Hours
17
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and adapt to a variety of technological changes within the cultural industries. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all sectors and applies to all people working in these industries.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and adapt to a variety of technological changes within the cultural industries. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all sectors and applies to all people working in these industries.
Notes
Elements and 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 industrylikely effects of new technology on current work practicesways 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
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
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
Evidence guide
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
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
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