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Plan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts projects

Plan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAATS511
State Code
ODF44
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and plan projects that represent a diversity of cultural arts practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, with an understanding of international context.The unit applies to individuals who may be working autonomously or with others, as project officers, assistant managers or managers in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry. Individuals could be working in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural centres, arts centres, cooperatives, commercial galleries, public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and their cultural arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop project concept
  • 1.1 Research information on diversity of local, regional and national Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts practices
  • 1.2 Identify ideas for project concept using researched information
  • 1.3 Review project concept in context of international indigenous arts industry
  • 1.4 Determine project purpose, participants, audience and realistic budget parameters in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.5 Summarise and record project concept in required format
2. Evaluate practical implications
  • 2.1 Record logistical requirements of project
  • 2.2 Determine strategies for supporting artists, their families and communities and their active involvement with project
  • 2.3 Address legal and ethical requirements of the project
  • 2.4 Identify and assess project risks
  • 2.5 Plan strategies to minimise environmental impact and address sustainability
3. Research budget information
  • 3.1 Identify key expenditure items for project budget
  • 3.2 Determine potential sponsorship, funding and revenue opportunities for project
  • 3.3 Identify potential informal sources of in-kind support
4. Produce project plan
  • 4.1 Develop project plan and record scope, purpose and intended outcomes of project
  • 4.2 Apply required cultural protocols to project plan
  • 4.3 Consult with artists, their families and communities, and other relevant stakeholders as required
  • 4.4 Incorporate time, budget and risk factors and roles and responsibilities into project plan
  • 4.5 Prepare project evaluation strategy that includes artists, their families and communities and other relevant stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ90 CUAATS501 Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects Unit of competency