Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:10 AM AWST
22/07/2026 11:10 AM AWST
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Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND401
CUAIND401
State Code
WI124
WI124
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by those working in the creative industries to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique. Fields include dance, music, cultural heritage, screen and media, visual arts, craft and design. The unit is particularly applicable in contexts where techniques require a high level of skill and coordination.At this level, work would usually be undertaken with limited guidance and specialists could also be responsible for mentoring others on the job. Depending on the specialist area, guidance from mentors and experienced practitioners could be expected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Review and evaluate trends with appropriate personnel to explore, develop and express conceptual ideas
- 1.4 Identify 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 developing skills in area of specialisation
- 2.1 Plan strategies to develop skills and knowledge in specialist field
- 2.2 Ensure that skill development activities are based on a sound understanding of the principles and techniques relevant to specialist field
- 2.3 Use feedback, discussion and evaluation techniques to improve skills and knowledge
3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context
- 3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback 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 own professional work practices
- 3.4 Adjust own professional work practices to refine skills and knowledge
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7439 | CUAIND401A | Extend expertise in specialist field | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODH59 | CUAIND411 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields | Unit of competency |