Unit of competency Outline

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Administer music publishing income

Administer music publishing income

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMGT402
State Code
AWI43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate, collect and distribute publishing income. It applies to individuals who operate as music publishers, employees of collection societies, and artist managers. Collection societies, such as the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA), collect licence fees for the use of music by broadcasters and other entities, and distribute them as royalties to music copyright holders. These could be songwriters, composers or music publishing companies. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret publishing agreements
  • 1.1 Calculate publishing income in line with publishing agreements, copyright legislation and collection society agreements
  • 1.2 Negotiate and confirm royalties due from the use of published works on behalf of creator of work or copyright owner
  • 1.3 Confirm royalty negotiations reflect the commercial stature of the work
  • 1.4 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of publishing agreement with creator of work or copyright owner
2. Collect and disperse publishing income
  • 2.1 Notify relevant collection societies of publishing agreement
  • 2.2 Report the use of published works, using the standard administration procedures of relevant agencies
  • 2.3 Calculate royalties and apportion income in line with publishing agreement using relevant software
  • 2.4 Distribute royalties to originators in line with publishing agreement
3. Monitor use of published works
  • 3.1 Plan and implement strategies to monitor and report on the use of published works
  • 3.2 Build profile of published works to increase usage
  • 3.3 Negotiate with relevant collection societies to protect use of published works internationally
4. Maintain accounts for published works
  • 4.1 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of records and reporting
  • 4.2 File new published works and notify relevant agencies promptly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2900 CUSMGT402A Administer music publishing income Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG79 CUAMGT412 Administer music publishing income Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN6 CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry Qualification
AZN0 CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry Qualification