Unit of competency Outline

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Manage licensing and assignment of works

Manage licensing and assignment of works

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMGT413
State Code
ODF47
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to manage the use of material in a publisher’s catalogue to prospective clients, and negotiate licensing and assignment of rights agreements with clients who want to use this material for their own purposes. The unit applies to those who create and manage their own artwork, those who work for music publishing companies, and artist managers performing this role on behalf of artists. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote work to potential clients
  • 1.1 Identify and assess marketing opportunities for listed work
  • 1.2 Plan and agree on strategy to promote listed work and creators of work with required personnel
  • 1.3 Identify users of publicly performed music and compile a list of potential clients in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.4 Pitch material to potential client according to strategy
  • 1.5 Respond to requests for information from potential clients on listed work
2. Negotiate licensing and assignment contracts
  • 2.1 Confirm that licensing of rights in work has been agreed by copyright owner
  • 2.2 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of required contract with required personnel
  • 2.3 Liaise with personnel responsible for drawing up contract and confirm contract reflects agreed terms and conditions
  • 2.4 Confirm required contract with client is free of conflicting claims or license already granted or pending
  • 2.5 Respond to queries from all parties during licensing negotiation and resolve disputes as required
  • 2.6 Confirm required contract is understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe
3. Finalise licensing and assignment contracts
  • 3.1 Confirm contract complies with licensing policy and royalty obligations in the required jurisdiction
  • 3.2 Check files are updated for currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments, according to established workplace procedures and within required timeframes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI42 CUAMGT403 Manage licensing and assignment of works Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW3 CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music Qualification
BGV2 CUA50820 Diploma of Music Qualification
BOF8 CUA50825 Diploma of Music Qualification