Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Collaborative communities and partnerships may include:
communities of practice
formal and informal relationships
formal and informal groups in collaborative relationships
knowledge communities
knowledge networks
learning communities
physical or virtual relationships
supply chain communities
virtual circles.
Potential benefits may include:
capacity to undertake particular projects
community engagement
exploration of new art forms or media
increased professional profile
learning from others
new sources of ideas.
Blockers may include:
concerns about loss of intellectual property
cultural considerations
fear
lack of trust
prejudice
unwillingness to share.
Opportunities for collaboration may include:
community art or design projects
competition entries
consortia bids for work
exhibitions
public art
transdisciplinary projects.
Objectives and parameters may be:
aesthetic
community participation
creative
financial
organisational
timelines.
Different contributions may relate to:
different approaches to expressing opinions or ideas
inclinations to lead or follow
influence with others
interpersonal skills
networks
past experience
technical skills and expertise.
Professional and practical project considerations may include:
clarity around who does what
methods of payment
need for project planning
reporting requirements
resources:
financial
human
physical.
Review and evaluation may include:
brainstorming
formal reporting
professional critique
reviewing feedback.

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
engage with the technical, creative and organisational aspects of a collaborative project to realise creative work of a professional standard
make positive contributions to the collaborative effort by modelling ethical behaviour
use the collaborative process as a means of extending own expertise.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
active participation with others in a professional creative project.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of a body of creative work realised by the candidate as part of a collaborative effort
evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate detailing the processes and outcomes of a collaborative creative project
questioning and discussion about candidate’s participation in the project
participation in discussions with the candidate and others about the project
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) 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).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.