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Work professionally in the creative arts industry

Work professionally in the creative arts industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND611
State Code
ODD99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to display a professional attitude when working in the creative arts industry, including when implementing strategies to find work, responding to work opportunities, operating in the work environment, and establishing and maintaining industry networks.The unit applies to those who could be establishing a career as a performer in disciplines, such as dance, music, acting or circus skills, or they could be specialising in choreography, production management, arts administration, visual arts, design or community cultural development. At this level people are expected to apply wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives. Work activities are largely self-directed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement strategies to find work
  • 1.1 Gather information on work opportunities in area of interest using different sources
  • 1.2 Evaluate how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context
  • 1.3 Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and distribute as required
  • 1.4 Promote self and own availability for work using online opportunities
  • 1.5 Identify barriers to obtaining work and take action as required
  • 1.6 Incorporate issues related to copyright, moral rights and intellectual property into career planning
2. Respond to work opportunities
  • 2.1 Apply for advertised positions and respond to other leads as they arise
  • 2.2 Prepare for interviews and auditions as required
  • 2.3 Display a professional attitude and confidence in dealings with prospective employers
  • 2.4 Undertake follow-up required after interviews or auditions
3. Show initiative in the work environment
  • 3.1 Identify and clarify as required the day-to-day operations of, and key personnel in, the workplace
  • 3.2 Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with required personnel
  • 3.3 Demonstrate a professional work ethic
  • 3.4 Apply a knowledge of applicable performance and cultural principles and practices to workplace activities
  • 3.5 Participate in workplace discussions and meetings in a positive and constructive way
  • 3.6 Demonstrate a capacity to work independently and achieve goals with minimal or no supervision
  • 3.7 Seek feedback on own performance from required personnel and incorporate into work activities as required
  • 3.8 Identify skill gaps and set professional development goals using peer and management feedback and self-evaluation
4. Establish and maintain industry networks
  • 4.1 Participate in applicable networks to assist with finding ongoing work
  • 4.2 Identify and follow appropriate strategies that enhance own professional reputation
  • 4.3 Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience
  • 4.4 Exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts using communication channels
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI125 CUAIND601 Work professionally in the creative arts industry Unit of competency