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.
Creative arts industry productions and events may include:
community activities
conferences
conventions
exhibitions
festivals
functions
performances
professional competitions and awards
trade fairs.
Sources may include:
attending creative arts industry productions and events
career information centres
career resources and websites, such as:
www.career.edu.au
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
www.crsaustralia.gov.au/careerplanning
www.jobguide.dest.gov.au
www.jobjuice.gov.au
www.jobsearch.gov.au
www.myfuture.edu.au
www.realgame.gov.au
electronic and print media providing:
articles
journals
magazines
news
reviews
subscriptions
government publications, including legislation, policy and procedures manuals
industrial relations publications, such as:
bulletins
letters
magazines
newsletters
industry publications, such as:
directories
information sheets
reference books
technical publications
internet
libraries and archives, including text, film, video, sound and graphic
lifestyle and contemporary issues magazines
museums, galleries and studios
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience
professional competitions and awards
professional development activities, including conferences, master classes, seminars, symposiums, training programs and workshops
retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services.
Relevant personnel may include:
agents
artist managers
career specialists and advisers
colleagues and peers
community representatives
copyright/legal representatives
current industry practitioners
employee association and union representatives
industry association representatives
industry managers
mentors
professionals from allied areas
speakers at conferences and seminars.
Learning opportunities may include:
coaching, mentoring and supervision
exchange and rotation programs
formal and informal learning programs
industry placement
internal and external training programs
master classes
performance appraisals
personal practice and study
private tuition
seminars
symposiums
traineeships and apprenticeships
work experience
workshops.
Occupations may include:
artistic directors, media producers and presenters:
artistic director
media producer, excluding video
radio presenter
television presenter
designers and illustrators:
graphic designer
illustrator
multimedia designer
web designer
film, television, radio and stage directors:
art director, e.g. film, television or stage
director, e.g. film, television, radio or stage
director of photography
film and video editor
program director, e.g. television or radio
stage manager
technical director
video producer
music professionals:
composer
musical director
musician (instrumental)
singer
other specialist managers:
arts administrator or manager
performing arts technicians:
broadcast transmitter operator
camera operator, e.g. film, television or video
light technician
make-up artist
musical instrument maker or repairer
sound technician
television equipment operator
photographers and miscellaneous technicians:
photographer
photographer's assistant
private tutors and teachers.
Career plan may include:
current and comprehensive industry contact list
journal of achievements and skill development
local and regional support networks
proposed career goals, outcomes and pathways
self-assessment of current and required skills, knowledge and personal attributes
self-assessment of life and work values
timeline and action plan for achieving career goals
timeline and action plan for developing necessary skills and industry networks.
Purpose may include:
job-seeking
further education
life pathway
recognition of prior learning
self-reflection
validation.
Presentation methodologies may include:
CDs and DVDs
digital media presentations, including:
photo slide shows
digital sequences with recorded sound
exhibitions of work in a variety of display spaces
presentation cards, business cards and promotional folders
printed images, e.g. bound in book form or in folios
websites and interactive media.

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:
develop a career plan
develop a skills portfolio
write a personal résumé.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an environment where:
career information and resources can be evaluated
career plans can be developed and actioned
industry contacts and networks can be safely established and maintained
industry issues and trends can be monitored
skills portfolios can be developed and presented
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies to assess candidate's ability to develop timelines and action plans, monitor industry issues and trends, and identify learning opportunities
direct observation of the candidate developing career plans, résumés and skills portfolios
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of occupations, work tasks and remuneration levels
problem-solving activities to assess ability to align career aspirations with realistic career goals.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUSIND301AWork effectively in the music industry.