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Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge

Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
CUEIND01C
State Code
D1658
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2012
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
09/03/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the entertainment industry. In-depth knowledge is not required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the entertainment industry. In-depth knowledge is not required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the entertainment industry.
  • 1.1 Correctly identify and access sources of information on the entertainment industry, including information relating to:industry structure, different sectors and the products and services availablemajor industry bodiesrelationship between entertainment and other industrieseconomic and social significance of the industry.
  • 1.2 Use knowledge of the entertainment industry appropriately to enhance the quality of work performance.
2 Source and apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities.
  • 2.1 Obtain information to assist in effective work performance in the entertainment industry, including information on:career opportunitiesroles, responsibilities and employment rights of contracted workersunions and employer bodiesprofessional associationsindustrial relations issues.
  • 2.2 Apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities.
3 Seek information on new technology.
  • 3.1 Correctly identify sources of information on new technology.
  • 3.2 Obtain relevant information to assist effective work performance, including information on:advances in technology and equipmentlikely effects of new technology on current work practices and the structure of the industry ways of upgrading skills to allow for the use of new technologysources of technical advice and support.
  • 3.3 Correctly apply information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities.
4 Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge.
  • 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the entertainment industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry.
  • 4.2 Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
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.
The term entertainment industry covers all sectors involved in the production of any type of live theatre or event. This may include:
any type of event, eg sporting, cultural, charitable
ballet
concerts
corporate theatre and communication
drama
festivals.

Information sources and opportunities to update industry knowledge may include:
discussions with industry practitioners and colleagues
industry associations and organisations
industry functions
industry journals
Internet
media
personal observations and experience
policy and procedures manuals
reference manuals
seminars and other professional development opportunities
unions and other sources of industrial relations information.

Other industries with which the entertainment industry has relationship may include:
fashion
film, TV and radio
music
retail
sport
tourism
visual arts, craft and design.

Issues of concern to the industry may be related to:
changing nature of the marketplace
government initiatives
industry expansion
labour issues.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
general knowledge of the entertainment industry as detailed under Underpinning skills and knowledge and their application to a particular workplace context
understanding of how industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance
knowledge of how to maintain currency of knowledge.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply industry information to specific contexts and work activities.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
case studies to assess application of knowledge of different industry contexts and situations
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the entertainment industry
review of portfolios of evidence or third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (eg 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).


Assessment of this unit requires access to:
sources of information on the entertainment industry.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7298 CUEIND01B Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D4882 CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge Unit of competency