Elements and Performance Criteria

Sources of industry information may include:

music industry publications such as journals, papers, magazines, videos, interactive multimedia and books

other publications focusing on the music industry

performances

industry associations and other organisations

unions

courses

conferences

workshops

industry conferences

industry trade fairs

music events

Media sources may include:

Australian Music Industry Directory

newspaper reviews and arts columns

other print media

libraries

electronic news media

websites and other online media

Broad career areas may include:

origination, performance and direction of music

technical production

music business

administration

Learning may take place through a range of experiences such as:

courses and private tuition

development of own skills through practice

work experience

informal or formal training

structured instruction and programs designed to teach specific skills

assistance and advice from others

Broad styles or relevant genres of music may include:

popular

jazz

traditional including Western and other cultures

world

folk

acoustic

electronic

Forms of music may include:

songs

popular music theatre/opera/ballet

orchestral

film/television/multimedia

groups/chamber/small ensemble

sound design and sound installation

Learning may take place through a range of methods such as:

private tuition

contact with people working in the industry

experience through working in the industry

courses

mentoring

coaching

industry placement

traineeship or apprenticeship

exchange/rotation

shadowing

structured training programs

Industry issues may include changes in:

legislation relating to the production and marketing of music products and services, for example:

importing and exporting

Copyright

Intellectual property

workplace relations law and awards

OHS

Taxation

changes in technology which may have an impact on the marketing and production of products and services

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Industry knowledge
industry sectors
roles of practitioners and organisations
legislation affecting practitioners
cultural nuances appropriate to selected areas of music industry practice
employment opportunities and pathways in the music industry
Learning and organisation
critical timeline planning
seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice in work and career planning
identifying own skills and potential to plan and prepare for realistic career opportunities
identifying learning needs to develop appropriate skills where necessary
identifying learning opportunities to develop skills for career advancement
Communication
communicating effectively in a work or other relevant environment
communicating with musicians
working effectively in a team and demonstrating effective interpersonal skills
using appropriate cultural protocols
The work environment
monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance
applying OHS principles in work tasks
understanding the principles of copyright
understanding the principles of contracts
understanding the principles of negotiation

Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to, and may be assessed with, the following units:
CUSBGE01A Develop and update music industry knowledge
CUSBGE16A Maintain self or group in business

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of music industry, its structure and organisations
awareness of cash flow in the music industry
understanding and knowledge of a range of musical styles and repertoire
understanding of OHS principles relevant to own work and that of others

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
oral questioning
discussion of strategies
authenticated samples of relevant work achievements
authenticated details of achievement in relevant courses or training sessions
career plans or job interview
simulation
case studies of music careers as a basis to discuss career issues in the music industry
Competence in this unit may need to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence. Assessment should ensure that a sufficient range of tasks is covered.
This unit of competency may be assessed on or off the job and requires evidence of the assessee's career planning strategies and knowledge.

Resource requirements
This unit of competency must be assessed using:
relevant policy and procedures manuals
case studies

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)