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.
Appropriate personnel may include:
composers
producers
editors of publications
music critics
managers
marketing and public relations personnel
sound-production and recording personnel
record companies
teachers
mentors
musicians
photographers
bandleaders
music conductors
choir leaders.
Areas of music research may include:
music performance
music industry trends and fashions
existing and emerging artists, repertoire and events
artist training and repertoire development
artists
products
existing and emerging music technologies related to:
performance
production
distribution
marketing
music industry opportunities
artistic policy development
music commentary and criticism
media broadcasting
programming
music business operations.
Sources of information may include:
music industry events, such as:
performances
community activities
conferences
conventions
festivals
functions
trade fairs
competitions and awards
electronic and print media, such as:
articles
journals
magazines
news
reviews
industrial relations publications
industry publications
lifestyle and contemporary issues magazines
government publications, such as:
legislation
policy and procedures manuals
internet
libraries and archives, including text, film, video, sound and graphic
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience.
Music areas may include:
popular/commercial music
classical/concert music
world music
jazz
folk
solo
small ensemble
large ensemble
acoustic
electronic
music theatre.
Professional development activities may include:
conferences
master classes
seminars
symposiums
training programs
workshops.
Network strategies may include:
association membership
conference participation
distributing materials
individual marketing
maintaining regular contact
seminar attendance
society membership.
Industry networks may include:
advisory committees
chambers of commerce
community organisations
government agencies
industry sector committees
lobby groups
local councils
professional industry associations
project-specific consultative or reference groups
specific interest or support groups
suppliers
unions
work teams.
Specialist music knowledge may include and inform:
repertoire
knowledge of artists
critical-listening skills
artistic judgement
music history
performance practice in a range of styles and customs
music technology
music texts
aural recognition and comprehension of musical devices and systems, including:
melody
harmony
timbre
attack
pitch
tempi
dynamics
expression
physics of music and sound production
technical requirements of instruments in a range of musical styles and performance contexts
aural imagination or music innovation.
Artistic and commercial outcomes may include:
talking or writing about music
composing and performing music
preparing for and producing audio and video recordings
music teaching
using music software to produce music or music effects
sound design
programming
marketing and promoting music products
direct and indirect selling of music products and services
artistic worth in music products or events
commercial potential and feasibility of artists, repertoire and music products
potential to develop new products and markets.

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 critical artistic judgement to achieve artistic or strategic work outcomes
research, analyse, critique and apply industry information
maintain effective industry networks
enhance own professional practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of relevant and current music industry information
access to an appropriate environment to enhance professional practice
access to appropriate technology to research and apply music industry information
access to relevant music industry networks, including opportunity for collaboration
access to appropriate learning and assessment support as required
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies or interviews to assess candidate's ability to research industry information and apply knowledge to different contexts and situations
direct observation of candidate analysing, critiquing and sharing industry information
problem-solving activities to assess candidate's critical-thinking skills
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of technical and context issues that affect professional practice in a given industry context
authenticated samples of relevant work examples and products
portfolios or other documentation that demonstrate the processes used in realising creative music examples and products.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMGT502A Manage artists and their careers
CUSMGT503A Develop artists and repertoire
CUSMKG501A Manage the promotion of creative acts
CUSMLT601A Analyse music
CUSWRT501A Write about music.