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Plan a career in the creative arts industry

Plan a career in the creative arts industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND314
State Code
ODF80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate career opportunities in the creative arts industry, including personal skills analysis and portfolio development. It involves building networks within the creative industry and developing a personal career plan and skills portfolio for practical use.The unit applies to those who are entering or moving into another area of the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Build industry networks
  • 1.1 Attend creative arts industry events and identify contemporary creative arts industry products and services
  • 1.2 Talk with people in the industry and develop awareness of typical formal and informal pathways into different job roles
  • 1.3 Establish potential contacts and keep up to date with industry trends and career possibilities using different sources
  • 1.4 Explore and participate in work opportunities as a way of advancing career possibilities
2. Develop a career plan
  • 2.1 Seek advice from people working in areas of interest about career potential and any specific preparation required
  • 2.2 Evaluate and align own skills and interests to career goals within the creative arts industry, and discuss with applicable people
  • 2.3 Identify further skill development required to achieve career goals and confirm with applicable people
  • 2.4 Investigate learning opportunities for preferred job roles within the creative arts industry
  • 2.5 Document timelines and actions in a career plan and discuss with applicable people
3. Develop a skills portfolio
  • 3.1 Plan a portfolio of evidence for different purposes in consultation with required people
  • 3.2 Identify applicable presentation formats for a portfolio and confirm with applicable people
  • 3.3 Develop a resume or resumes that profile own ability to meet different job role requirements
  • 3.4 Maintain portfolio in format applicable to creative arts industry work contexts
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWI73 CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry Unit of competency
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