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
CUAMGT403
State Code
AWI42
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to manage, promote and negotiate licensing of musical works.It applies to individuals who promote the use of material in a publisher’s catalogue to prospective clients, and negotiate licensing or assignment of rights agreements with clients who want to use this material for their own purposes, such as screen productions, mood music and mobile phone ringtones. They may work for music publishing companies, or artist managers may perform 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 works to clients
  • 1.1 Plan strategies to promote listed works and creators of works
  • 1.2 Research and assess marketing opportunities for listed works, using appropriate sources
  • 1.3 Identify and research users of publicly performed music to compile a list of potential clients
  • 1.4 Pitch material to potential clients
  • 1.5 Respond to requests for information on listed works from prospective clients
2. Negotiate contracts
  • 2.1 Confirm that licensing of rights in works has been agreed by originator
  • 2.2 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of licensing or assignment of rights contract with copyright owner or creator
  • 2.3 Confirm licensing or assignment of rights contract with client is free of conflicting claims or licences already granted or pending
  • 2.4 Support all parties during licensing negotiations, and resolve disputes as required
  • 2.5 Confirm licensing contract is accurate, understood by all parties and delivered within agreed timeframe
3. Administer licensing policy and contracts
  • 3.1 Confirm all licensing contracts comply with licensing policy and royalty obligations
  • 3.2 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of recording and reporting of royalty receipts and payments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2901 CUSMGT403A Manage licensing of music Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF47 CUAMGT413 Manage licensing and assignment of works Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN6 CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry Qualification
AZN0 CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry Qualification