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.
Relevant personnel may include:
performers
composers
producers
booking agents
artist managers
tour managers
sound engineers.
Market position may include:
acoustic qualities and sightlines
capacity, including attendance, seating, staging, staffing and technical
demographic profile of audience, including age, artistic preferences, competing interests, cultural affiliations, disposable income and predicted spending patterns
facilities and services, such as:
sound equipment
front-of-house equipment
preparation and warm-up space
image, tone, comfort and decor
location, including access for performers and audience, estimated set-up and break-down times
OHS, including air quality and sound volume
operating costs and procedures
operating times and availability, such as:
day or evening
particular seasons and festivals
weekdays or weekends
potential audience numbers at different times
safety and security.
Venues may include:
casinos
churches
clubs
community centres
concert halls
corporate foyers
entertainment centres
nature environments
pubs
restaurants
shopping centres or malls
sporting arenas and stadiums
taverns
theatres, including ballet, college, opera, school and university
town halls.
Sources may include:
discussions with performers and venue operators
electronic and print media
industrial relations publications, such as:
bulletins
letters
magazines
newsletters
industry publications, such as:
directories
information sheets
reference books
technical publications
internet
libraries and archives
local, regional and state organisations
suppliers of products and services
venue publications and directories.
Risk analyses may involve:
balancing expectations and preferences of audience to style and genre of performance
balancing expected performance revenue against venue costs
balancing market appeal of performance to anticipated audience numbers
ensuring safety and security of audience, performers and venue staff
identifying whether competing and simultaneous performances may increase or diminish intended audience
mitigating non-attendance of audience, performers and venue staff.
Special arrangements may include:
acoustic modifications
air conditioning
catering
cleaning
door deals
heating
lighting
regulatory compliance
size of performance
staging requirements
venue facilities.
Parties may include:
agents
artists
audience
contractors and suppliers
emergency services
government agencies
host organisations
legal counsel
management
performers
directors
producers
regulatory authorities
sponsors
technicians
venue operators/personnel.
Booking details may include:
hiring and other fees
OHS and security arrangements
rehearsal and performance schedules
responsibility for staging and front-of-house operations
special benefits for venue operators
special requirements for performers
technical requirements
use of venue facilities.

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:
negotiate agreed outcomes with performers and venue personnel
research and select appropriate venues for performances
identify risks associated with the safety and financial viability of a performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate technology to research the market position of venues
access to legislative and regulatory material regarding venue safety, security and licensing
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 to assess ability to source and secure appropriate performance venues
direct observation of candidate negotiating special arrangements for a performance
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of the market positioning of local venues
problem-solving activities to assess ability to estimate and calculate performance costs.
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
CUSADM301AAdminister operations for rehearsals and performances
CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry.