Course Title: Provide freelance services

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: PERF5099C

Course Title: Provide freelance services

Important Information:

This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5336 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bianca Christoff
bianca.christoff@rmit.edu.au

Shannon Meddings
shannon.meddings@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course

Course Description

In this course you will explore different methods to develop networking skills and how to promote yourself to potential employers and/or clients. You will participate in relevant industry networks and learn how to maximise and maintain on-going industry relationships.  You will develop the tools to enable you to negotiate work arrangements collaboratively, undertake planning, and develop an understanding and managing financial and business aspects on a freelance basis to negotiate a project brief.
This unit is delivered and assessed with BUSM7947C (BSBREL401) Establish Networks.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAIND402 Provide freelance services
Element:	1. Promote self to potential clients
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Establish, follow up and regularly maintain industry contacts 1.2 Participate in and maintain relevant industry, employer and other networks 1.3 Identify and implement strategies to enhance a professional reputation 1.4 Produce material about the services provided and promote across a range of media outlets and platforms
Element:	2. Negotiate work arrangements
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Establish clear project outcomes with client and agree on fees, schedules and expenses 2.2 Confirm contracts or agreements contain payment terms and conditions that provide a viable cash flow 2.3 Confirm contracts or agreements include obligations of all parties and include a process for varying terms and conditions 2.4 Seek specialist advice to review contracts or agreements before signing, if appropriate 2.5 Store signed contracts or agreements securely for future reference 2.6 Adapt to client work demands without compromising ethics or reputation 2.7 Negotiate contract or agreement variations as required
Element:	3. Manage financial and business aspects of service
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance, taxation and project documents, seeking expert advice and support where necessary 3.2 Set a realistic fee structure for services provided 3.3 Plan and maintain a viable work schedule and cash flow outlined in a business plan 3.4 Send invoices in line with payment terms and conditions and promptly follow up any non-payments 3.5 Keep accurate and up-to-date financial accounts and records 3.6 Submit all taxation documents, using an accountant if necessary 3.7 Comply with business regulations, taxation and insurance requirements
Element:	4. Undertake strategic planning
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Implement strategies to identify work opportunities and risks 4.2 Identify and act on opportunities to expand the client base, either alone or in partnership with others 4.3 Seek constructive feedback about work performance from clients and other relevant people to improve work practices 4.4 Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development and ensure skills and knowledge keep pace with industry developments 4.5 Regularly review and set realistic work objectives measured against quality of life, artistic and commercial goals 4.6 Identify risk factors and take action to minimise when planning work activities

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in all the elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit within a fashion styling context.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities will include:

• group discussion
• research/ networking
• report writing, proposal writing
• independent project based work
• group activities/projects

Teaching Schedule

WEEK	CONTENT	ASSESSMENT DUE
01	Introduction to Freelancing Course structure Working with Ad Agencies Class discussion – working as a freelancer, the good, the bad and the ugly
02	Establishing a creative team Platforms for promoting your business Building relationships Finding members for your creative team How to maintain relationships Using media outlets & platforms to promote your business	Deliver Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions
03	How to ask for feedback from your network Using professional services to support your business Feedback techniques How to search for financial services How to search for your obligations as a business
04	Interacting with your network How to set rules for working with clients How to set guidelines for your creative team How to negotiate positive outcomes
05	VAMFF Excursion *VAMFF: 04-14 Mar Practical:activity at VAMFF *Mon 09 Mar: Labour Day
06	Deliver Assessment 2: Networking Scheduling networking check-ins Promotional package Importance of social diary How to use weekly meetings How to shoot & style a professional photo of yourself Rise of the social CEO	Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions Due
07	Resume Writing Creating a promotional styled image About me How to create a professional resume How to shoot a professional styled image to promote your services
08	Establishing & implementing strategies for networking Identifying who you will need to partner with to work successfully as a freelancer Where will you find your network How to create a networking approach (with your “hook”)
09	Maintaining your network How to maintain your networking list
Mid Semester break Thursday 09 – Wednesday 15 April
10	Building on your network to develop a network relationship Developing and documenting a network relationship What is the purpose of your network relationship How will you promote & maintain this relationship
11	Deliver Assessment 3: Business planning Business strategy plan SWOT analysis to define your personal brand Identify potential business opportunities & risks Creating a business plan Using a system to maintain your business documents	Assessment 2: Networking Submission Due
12	Negotiating work arrangements Progress check-in SWOT analysis to define your personal brand Identify potential business opportunities & risks Creating a business plan Using a system to maintain your business documents
13	Strategy to manage your project Progress check-in Work scheduling Maintain your budget 1 on 1 Meeting with Buddy
14	Client feedback Progress check-in Seeking feedback on your performance Identifying professional development opportunities 1 on 1 Meeting with Buddy
15	Self-reflection Progress check-in Reviewing your SWOT analysis against your project 1 on 1 Meeting with Buddy	Assessment 3: Business planning Submission Due
16	Feedback Week

Weekly planner may be subject to modification. Students will be notified of any changes 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions - This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of how to establish business networks and provide freelance services within the fashion styling industry. Due Week 6.

Assessment Task 2: Networking -This assessment will require you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to develop and maintain effective work relationships through the use of professional promotional materials and networking. This is an individual assessment task however, you will be required to work with a class peer. Due Week 11.

Assessment Task 3:  Business Planning - In this assessment you will use your skills & knowledge to develop a business strategy plan and then apply your plan to financially manage a project from the negotiation stage to final review. Due Week 15

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

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Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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