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.
Booking details may include:
contact details of performers, agents and venue personnel
contractual arrangements and negotiated agreements between performers, agents and venue personnel
dates, times and places of performance, including venue address and direction map
legal responsibilities of performers, agents and venue personnel
operational and technical specifications of venue, such as:
sound equipment
front-of-house equipment
rehearsal times and volumes
performers' fees and method of payment
production responsibilities
venue access details for rehearsal or performance.
Appropriate persons may include:
agent
manager:
artist or band
floor
production
stage
venue
performer:
actor
artist or band
cast member
conference speaker
master of ceremony
musician
panel member
public speaker
singer
special guest
technical crew:
camera
front-of-house
light
sound
stage.
Agreed format may include:
booking confirmation sheet
performance schedule
venue worksheet.
Communication processes may include:
distribution to all parties under regular or contingency circumstances via:
email
facsimile
group briefing
hand-delivery, e.g. courier or in person
postal
short message service (SMS)
telephone, including landline and mobile.

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:
confirm, record and distribute booking details
work collaboratively with performers, agents, managers and venue personnel.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an environment where rehearsals and performances can be actively and safely administered
access to appropriate technology to prepare and distribute booking confirmation sheets, performance schedules and/or venueworksheets
access to performers, venues and venue personnel
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 and scenarios as a basis for discussing the administration of schedules for performers
direct observation of candidate administering operations for rehearsals and performances
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of compliance requirements of performance venues and typical features of venue contracts
problem-solving activities to assess ability to estimate and calculate performer's fees.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBADM307B Organise schedules
BSBINM301AOrganise workplace information
BSBITU304AProduce spreadsheets
CUSEVT301A Book performance venues
CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry.