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Develop and implement arts administration systems and procedures
Develop and implement arts administration systems and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVADM01B
CUVADM01B
State Code
D1672
D1672
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement administration systems specifically within the context of an arts organisation. While skills in the development of administration systems are generic, this unit also has a focus on the contextual knowledge required for arts administrators. This unit would generally be undertaken by senior administrative staff or managers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop arts administration systems and procedures.
- 1.1 Identify the need for new or amended systems and procedures, based on monitoring the workplace and consultation with colleagues and customers.1.2 Research information and evaluate options for new system or procedures.1.3 Select, develop or revise systems and procedures in consultation with colleagues, taking account of the needs of the particular arts context.1.4 Correctly identify and/or negotiate resource requirements for new systems/procedures.
2 Establish arts administration systems and procedures.
- 2.1 Provide appropriate advance information on new systems or procedures to colleagues.2.2 Introduce systems and procedures to the workplace in a manner that causes minimum disruption to colleagues. 2.3 Ensure adequate resourcing of new systems/procedures in consultation with colleagues.
- 2.4 Provide training and support to colleagues as required.
3 Monitor and review arts administration systems and procedures.
- 3.1 Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of systems and procedures introduced to the workplace.3.2 Seek suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures from colleagues at all levels.3.3 Make adjustments to systems and procedures in accordance with feedback and other review mechanisms.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Arts administration systems and procedures may relate to:
audience, visitor, patron records
collection management
database management
facilities management
financial reports
funding
information technology
legal requirements
marketing
one-off events
personnel issues
public programs
record keeping requirements
storage and handling of materials.
Evaluation of systems may include consideration of:
availability
cost
ease of application
quality and reputation
reports from other users
technical and system support availability.
Adequate resourcing may relate to:
appropriate timelines for introduction
financial resources
human resources
specialist expertise.
Monitoring may include:
cost analyses
formal testing
obtaining user feedback.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Arts administration systems and procedures may relate to:
audience, visitor, patron records
collection management
database management
facilities management
financial reports
funding
information technology
legal requirements
marketing
one-off events
personnel issues
public programs
record keeping requirements
storage and handling of materials.
Evaluation of systems may include consideration of:
availability
cost
ease of application
quality and reputation
reports from other users
technical and system support availability.
Adequate resourcing may relate to:
appropriate timelines for introduction
financial resources
human resources
specialist expertise.
Monitoring may include:
cost analyses
formal testing
obtaining user feedback.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of administrative systems and procedures in the specific context of arts administration
application of organisational and communication skills to develop and implement new systems within an arts organisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of systems and procedures for a specific arts administration context.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of systems and procedures developed by the candidate
evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate detailing the processes used in the development and implementation of new systems, including lessons learned
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the issues to be considered when introducing new systems
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to develop administration systems and procedures in an arts industry context.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of administrative systems and procedures in the specific context of arts administration
application of organisational and communication skills to develop and implement new systems within an arts organisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of systems and procedures for a specific arts administration context.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of systems and procedures developed by the candidate
evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate detailing the processes used in the development and implementation of new systems, including lessons learned
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the issues to be considered when introducing new systems
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to develop administration systems and procedures in an arts industry context.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6459 | CUVADM01A | Develop and implement arts administration systems and procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C615 | CUV40503 | Certificate IV in Arts Administration | Qualification |