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.

Trendsmay include:
changing nature of work or industry structures
changes to the mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of the industry.
entertainment industry trends, such as:
alliances with allied technologies and businesses
new forms of marketing, branding and product placement
new equipment and technology
new terminology
occupations that are disappearing and how they are being replaced
opportunities for increased airplay of performances through:
digital television
internet
mobile phones
social, political and environmental developments.
Industry includes:
ballet
cabaret
charitable events
concerts
corporate theatre and communication
cultural events
dance competitions
dance performances
drama
festivals
filmed performances
public art installations
screen and media industry
sporting events
street performance.
Sources of information may include:
copyright:
Australian Copyright Council
copyright collection societies
discussions with innovative industry practitioners
electronic and print media
employee associations
union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information
events, such as:
community activities
conferences
exhibitions
expositions
festivals
industry functions
social events
trade fairs
government bodies and associated publications
induction kits
industry associations
internet
libraries and archives
personal observations and experience
policy and procedures manuals
reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals
retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services
technical publications.
Appropriate persons may include:
artist managers
booking agents
business or financial managers
choreographers
colleagues or peers
copyright and royalties managers
designers
directors
legal advisers
managers
marketing and promotions officers
mentors or teachers
performers
presenters
producers
production managers
promoters
publishers
representatives of dance societies
sound mixers or technicians
sponsors
supervisors
suppliers
technical crew
technicians
union or industry association representatives
venue managers
writers.
Learning opportunities may include:
attending industry events, including:
conferences
conventions
exhibitions
expositions
festivals
functions
performances
professional competitions and awards
trade fairs
reading industry publications, such as:
electronic or print media
information sheets
technical or reference manuals
undertaking professional development activities:
career planning and development
coaching, mentoring and supervision
formal and informal learning programs
internal and external training programs
master classes
performance appraisals
personal study
seminars
symposiums
work experience or work exchange
workshops.
Negotiation techniques may include:
adopting collaborative negotiating style
assessing strengths and weaknesses of opposing positions and determining viable alternatives
clarifying purpose, content and desired outcomes
communicating results to parties within appropriate timeframes
ensuring final position is agreed and understood by parties
identifying consequences of non-agreements
maintaining contact with parties
managing conflict and disagreement between parties
negotiating in a professional manner
taking into account input from all parties
treating parties courteously and in ways that acknowledge their contribution
using effective questioning techniques:
closed questions
open questions
reflective questions.
Contractual issues may include:
budget share
copyright
insurance
OHS
performance fees and rate negotiations
film, recording and distribution rights
remuneration
rights to and use of material
royalties
specifications for equipment and materials
taxation
terms and conditions of contracts
terms and conditions of employment
work roles and responsibilities.
Agreements and contracts may include:
agency agreements
individual performance agreements
industrial awards
marketing and distribution agreements
service, supply and location contracts
workplace relations agreements.
Work ethicmay refer to:
attentive behaviour in creative practice
awareness of:
substance abuse
addictive behaviours
expectations of others
eating disorders
effective management of personal finances
balanced diet
energy levels and personal limitations
stage and theatre etiquette
developing strategies to:
cope with performance anxiety
maintain motivation
effective personal hygiene habits, such as:
clean and short nails
clean and tied-up hair
clean hands
ongoing dedication to a physical conditioning exercise program
maintaining costumes and other apparel
maintaining a work-life balance
punctuality and reliability
working creatively with individual differences.
Factors may include:
availability of resources and materials
budget constraints
competing work demands
environmental factors, e.g. weather
technology and equipment breakdowns
unforeseen incidents
workplace hazards, risks and controls.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
anti-discrimination
business compliance
consumer protection
contempt of court and parliament
copyright, moral rights, intellectual property, licensing and royalty
defamation
duty of care
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
insurance
libel
obscenity
OHS
plagiarism
privacy and confidentiality
quality assurance
racial vilification
slander
taxation
workplace and industrial relations laws and awards.
Materialmay include:
music
video clips
images
text.
Proceduresmay include:
measures to reduce energy consumption, such as:
using light emitting diode (LED) lights
using fluorescent light bulbs
turning lights off
recycling:
waste paper
tins
cardboard
bottles
reducing water usage
sweeping rather than hosing
maintaining biodiversity
protecting the natural habitat from damage
awareness of air quality and noise.

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:
apply information about industry trends to own work practice
establish work and contractual relationships
comply with requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
prioritise work tasks
work collaboratively with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to environments where:
negotiation techniques can be applied to solve work and contractual issues
work performance can be monitored and learning opportunities accessed
work tasks can be prioritised and completed within deadlines.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies to assess candidate’s ability to prioritise work tasks, monitor work performance and identify learning opportunities
direct observation of candidate establishing and participating in work and contractual relationships
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of new technology that affects work practices
problem-solving activities to assess candidate’s negotiating skills.
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, for example:
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures.