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:
composer
representative of music publishing company
music editor
musical director
producer
performer
mentor
teacher
coach
tutor
conductor
agent.
Aspects of briefs may include:
musical editions to be used
instrumental/vocal forces required for the publication
types and number of scores or other music resources required
format for presentation of material:
computer-generated
paper-based
how publications are to be distributed:
hard copy
online
remuneration
levels of responsibility
timelines
budgets
copyright issues
intellectual property rights.
Aspects to be covered in a contract may include:
milestones and payment schedule
materials and facilities provided by both parties
responsibilities of both parties
role of any subcontracted personnel
process for negotiating variations to the contract.
Resources may include:
scores
printed music
recordings
software applications:
Finale
Sibelius
subcontractors.
Notation may include:
correct transposition
spacing of rests
correct adjustment of repeats in line with the full score
accurate conversion of expression marks from the full score
accurate and consistent interpretation of full score markings in individual parts
consistent bow markings through all parts.
Sources of specialist advice may include:
journals
online resources
industry/professional associations
legislation, e.g. Copyright Act and amendments
conductors
directors
composers
principal performers
music publishers
musicologists
music scholars.
Format may be:
computer-generated
paper-based.
Professional development activities may include:
courses or master classes
working with practitioners who are experienced in score preparation/print music publishing
attending industry events.

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:
prepare at least three compositions for publishing, at least one of which must have parts
notate music accurately
demonstrate understanding of copyright and intellectual property rights in the context of publishing music
work cooperatively with music publishers, composers and others involved in the process of preparing compositions for publishing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
opportunities for preparing compositions for publishing
access to printed scores or recorded performances
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation or video recording of the candidate preparing compositions for publishing
authenticated samples of music prepared for publication by the candidate with candidate's self-evaluation
written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit
case studies as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing compositions for publishing.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music
CUSMCP402A Develop techniques for composing music
CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media
CUSMLT401A Notate music for performance
CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement.