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Work professionally in the creative arts industry

Work professionally in the creative arts industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND601
State Code
WI125
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to display a professional attitude when working in the creative arts industry. Individuals could be establishing a career as a performer in disciplines, such as dance, music, acting or circus skills, or they could be specialising in choreography, production management, arts administration, visual arts, design or community cultural development.At this level people are expected to apply wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives. Work activities are largely self-directed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement strategies to find work
  • 1.1 Use a range of sources to gather information on work opportunities in area of interest
  • 1.2 Evaluate how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context
  • 1.3 Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and distribute as required
  • 1.4 Use online opportunities to promote self and own availability for work
  • 1.5 Identify and take action to address barriers to obtaining work
  • 1.6 Incorporate into career planning issues related to copyright, moral rights and intellectual property
2. Respond to work opportunities
  • 2.1 Apply for advertised positions and respond to other leads as they arise
  • 2.2 Prepare for interviews and auditions as required
  • 2.3 Display a professional attitude and confidence in dealings with prospective employers
  • 2.4 Undertake follow-up required after interviews or auditions
3. Show initiative in the work environment
  • 3.1 Identify and clarify as required the day-to-day operations of, and key personnel in, the workplace
  • 3.2 Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Demonstrate a professional work ethic
  • 3.4 Apply a knowledge of relevant performance and cultural principles and practices to workplace activities
  • 3.5 Participate in workplace discussions and meetings in a positive and constructive way
  • 3.6 Demonstrate a capacity to work independently and achieve goals with minimal or no supervision
  • 3.7 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into work activities as required
  • 3.8 Use peer and management feedback, as well as self-evaluation, to identify skill gaps and set professional development goals
4. Establish and maintain industry networks
  • 4.1 Participate in relevant networks to assist with finding ongoing work
  • 4.2 Identify and follow appropriate strategies to enhance own professional reputation
  • 4.3 Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience
  • 4.4 Use communication channels to exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD99 CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry Unit of competency