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Extend expertise in specialist field

Extend expertise in specialist field

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND401A
State Code
S7439
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2012
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
16/01/2012
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and apply industry trends
  • 1.1. Identify industry trends using appropriate sources of information
  • 1.2. Examine and clarify implications and consequences of trends for own practice
  • 1.3. Critique and review trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas
  • 1.4. Explore and use new ideas to expand own approach to developing techniques relevant to specialist field
  • 1.5. Maintain currency of knowledge of legislative requirements and apply in area of specialist expertise as required
2. Adopt a disciplined approach to extending skills in area of specialisation
  • 2.1. Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in specialist field
  • 2.2. Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and characteristics of techniques relevant to specialist field
  • 2.3. Identify and use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge
3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context
  • 3.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills
  • 3.2. Continuously evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals
  • 3.3. Compare and contrast own skills and knowledge with those of other specialists in order to extend and enhance own professional work practices
  • 3.4. Adjust own professional work practices to improve and refine skills and knowledge
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.

Trendsmay relate to:
audience expectations
business practice
changing nature of work or employment
copyright
cultural heritage
employer expectations
industry terminology
intellectual property rights
marketing and promotion
media coverage
social, political and environmental developments
techniques, such as:
acting
camera operation
ceramics
circus skills
crafts
dance style
design
lighting
musical instrument
painting
preservation
sound mixing
sound recording
teaching
voice
mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of the industry.
Sources of information may include:
copyright and legal representatives
discussions with innovative industry practitioners
electronic and print media
employee associations
union representatives and other sources of industrial relations information
events, such as:
industry functions
conferences
trade fairs
community activities
expositions
exhibitions
festivals
social events
government bodies and associated publications
induction kits
industry associations
internet
libraries and archives
personal observations and experience
policy and procedures manuals
reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals
retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services
technical publications.
Appropriate personnel may include:
performers
choreographers
composers
dancers
ensemble members
presenters
musical directors
stage managers
production managers
production supervisors
technical crew
broadcasters
floor managers
graphics personnel
writers and editors
designers:
sound
lighting
costume
hair and make-up
special effects
clients
marketing and promotions personnel
artists’ agents
legal advisers
conductors
managers
supervisors
teachers
mentors.
Techniques may relate to:
business:
marketing and promotion
public relations
distribution
financial management
strategic and business planning
artists’ management
design:
costume
furniture
graphic
hair and make-up
industrial
interactive digital media
props
sets:
screen and media productions
theatre and live events
nutrition
performing:
acting
dancing
instrumental techniques
vocal techniques
improvisation
stagecraft
performing in an ensemble
solo performances
physical conditioning
sound production:
recording
editing
sound reinforcement
sound design
sound for film and media productions
sound for interactive digital media products, such as games
sound for online products
teaching:
activities and approaches for different age groups
assessment
facilitation skills
lesson planning
methodologies
visual arts and craft:
ceramics
drawing
glass working
illustration
painting
print making
public art
textiles
wood working.
Strategies may include professional development opportunities, such as:
awards
competitions
conferences
exhibitions
master classes
seminars
symposiums
training programs
workshops.

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:
evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals
apply planned strategies to develop and enhance own skills and knowledge
research trends within area of specialisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
an environment where:
conceptual ideas can be critiqued and reviewed with relevant personnel
skills and knowledge can be developed and enhanced
appropriate technology and sources of information to research industry trends
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of the candidate developing and enhancing technical and conceptual skills
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies to assess candidate’s ability to research trends.
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, for example a range of operations, technique and teaching units from the following Training Packages:
CUA11 Live Performance
CUF07 Screen and Media
CUS09 Music
CUV10 Visual Arts, Craft and Design.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI124 CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields Unit of competency