Overview
Assessment Guidance
Portfolio of Evidence
Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Know about self-employment in the performing arts industry.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
State what is meant by ‘working freelance’.
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1.2
Identify performing arts jobs within a specific area of the industry (e.g. music or dance) that are usually done on a freelance basis.
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1.3
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of freelance working.
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1.4
Identify some of the core skills and attitudes needed to work freelance.
2
Know about self-promotion for freelance workers.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Give reasons why it is important for freelance workers to be able to promote themselves.
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2.2
Outline ways in which freelance workers promote themselves to potential clients.
3
Know about money-management for freelance workers.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Outline how freelance workers balance income and expenditure.
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3.2
Outline the purpose of contracts and invoices.
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3.3
State why it is important to keep accurate records, including for expenses and accounts.
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3.4
Identify taxes payable by freelance workers and methods of payment.
4
Be able to assess own suitability for freelance working.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1
Identify existing skills and behaviours that make them suited or not suited to freelance working.
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4.2
Outline skills or areas of knowledge to develop in order to become an effective freelance worker.