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.
Goals and aspirations may relate to:
creative impulse
desire for collaboration
exhibition or performance ambitions
employment within public or private organisations
income
lifestyle
locations for work
professional credibility
professional networks
self-employment
status.
Key people may include:
community Elders
family members
mentors
peers
potential customers
potential employers
professional associations
recruitment agencies
teachers.
Factors that affect contemporary practice may be:
buying trends
current concerns in the community
economic
ideological
impacts of technology on practice
lifestyle trends
location of practice
political climate
social issues.
Questions may be:
am I good enough?
does my family life support my aspirations?
how do other creative practitioners do this?
how much money do I need?
how quickly do I want to achieve it?
what are the opportunities in my local market?
what do I need to learn now and over time?
what do I want to achieve?
who do I need to talk to?
Opportunities beyond the obvious may include opportunities:
across disciplines and genres
in community service or health contexts
in industries across the full spectrum of the economy
involving collaboration with professionals in different sectors
using new and emerging materials and technologies.
Individual personal circumstances may relate to:
availability of time for developing practice
ability to further develop skills
family obligations
financial needs
geography and location
health
lifestyle objectives
scope of existing skills
work / life balance.
Key components of sustainable professional practice are:
economic:
financially viable
job opportunities
sound financial management
environmental:
effective use of physical resources
minimisation of waste
protection of the physical environment
use of alternative materials and processes
human:
lifelong learning
own professional development
personal health and nutrition
safety of self
stress management
social:
acknowledgment of the intellectual property of others
legal activity
community engagement
safety of others
social responsibility, such as taxation.
Opportunities to enhance sustainability may include:
additional safety measures in work space
adopting new technology as a habit
applying for grants
applying for employment with arts organisations
establishing new networks
greater collaboration with others
further study and skill development
identifying philanthropic opportunities
improved nutrition
improved marketing and promotion
effective financial management systems
seeking assistance from experts
setting up shared studio space.
Information may include:
business planning advice
ideas, self-generated or from others
industry publications
marketing advice
promotional ideas
taxation information
training opportunities.
Collaboration may involve:
engaging in professional networks
participating in a community of practice
sharing ideas and information
working on joint projects.

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:
develop realistic goals for own practice grounded in research and reflection
develop a set of actions to enhance the sustainability of individual practice
apply knowledge of key aspects of individual, social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
industry networks and information.
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 presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate detailing goals and plans to achieve a sustainable practice
questioning and discussion about candidate’s professional plans
participation in discussions with the candidate and others about sustainable practice in a given area
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.