Unit of competency Outline
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Select event venues and sites
Select event venues and sites
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT012A
SITXEVT012A
State Code
S6512
S6512
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2010
Field of Education
080319 - Hospitality Management
Original Release Date
27/05/2010
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake the venue or site selection process for a complex event comprising multiple components.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse venue or site requirements.
- 1.1 Analyse overall venue or site requirements based on detailed review of all aspects of the proposed event.
- 1.2 Develop accurate and complete venue or site specifications to facilitate the research process.
- 1.3 Integrate the needs of all stakeholders, including those with disabilities, into venue or site specifications.
2 Source event venues and sites.
- 2.1 Research potential venues and sites using appropriate information sources and research methods.
- 2.2 Assess the suitability of venues and sites based on comparison of services offered with event specifications.
- 2.3 Evaluate venue and site capacity to deliver a range of quality outcomes through broader investigation and negotiation and liaison with venue and site personnel.
- 2.4 Identify risk management issues associated with specific venues and sites and incorporate into broader event planning.
- 2.5 Assess the need for tentative bookings and take action promptly.
- 2.6 Coordinate multiple site or venue selection when required in a logical manner.
- 2.7 Provide clear and accurate briefings on venue or site options to colleagues and key stakeholders to include recommendations and rationale and gain appropriate approvals.
3 Confirm venue or site arrangements.
- 3.1 Confirm venue or site arrangements accurately in writing when the selection process is finalised.
- 3.2 Review and sign venue or site contracts within appropriate timeframes and within scope of individual responsibility.
- 3.3 Integrate specific venue or site planning issues promptly into overall event management systems.
event theme and image
estimated numbers
facilities and services to be provided
budget
audience or delegate profile and location.
availability
specific facilities and services, such as catering and size of area and equipment
staging and capacity
technical capacity or potential
budget parameters
location and attendees' access issues
access and timing, such as for set-up and break-down
staffing.
attendees, delegates, guests or participants
host organisation
contractors and suppliers
clients
sponsors
emergency services
regulatory authorities.
local or regional and state cultural, tourism and sporting organisations
convention and visitor bureaus
venue publications and directories
destination brochures
trade journals
internet.
using own event industry networks
conducting desk research
calling for tenders
inspecting venue or site.
assessment of previous experience with venue or site
level of cooperation shown by venue personnel
venue or site experience in holding similar events
willingness to negotiate on products, services and costs.
venue or site appeal for intended audience
physical constraints
safety issues
security issues
number of contractors to be coordinated
access complications.
touring a single event
a single event requiring multiple sites
staging of related events in multiple locations.
estimated numbers
facilities and services to be provided
budget
audience or delegate profile and location.
availability
specific facilities and services, such as catering and size of area and equipment
staging and capacity
technical capacity or potential
budget parameters
location and attendees' access issues
access and timing, such as for set-up and break-down
staffing.
attendees, delegates, guests or participants
host organisation
contractors and suppliers
clients
sponsors
emergency services
regulatory authorities.
local or regional and state cultural, tourism and sporting organisations
convention and visitor bureaus
venue publications and directories
destination brochures
trade journals
internet.
using own event industry networks
conducting desk research
calling for tenders
inspecting venue or site.
assessment of previous experience with venue or site
level of cooperation shown by venue personnel
venue or site experience in holding similar events
willingness to negotiate on products, services and costs.
venue or site appeal for intended audience
physical constraints
safety issues
security issues
number of contractors to be coordinated
access complications.
touring a single event
a single event requiring multiple sites
staging of related events in multiple locations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to research and select an appropriate venue or site for a complex event
ability to develop, interpret and analyse the range of information used in venue and site selection and confirmation process
knowledge of different venue and site options within the local area
conduct of venue or site selection process for at least two events, one of which becomes an event managed by the candidate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to venues and sites relevant to different types of events
use of current industry documentation and publications relating to venues and sites
access to and liaison with venue personnel during the selection process
involvement of and consultation with event stakeholders.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of the suitability of a venue or site selected by the candidate through attendance at the event
case studies to assess ability to source and select venues and sites for different types of event
review of documentation and specifications prepared by the candidate
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts.
Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to research and select an appropriate venue or site for a complex event
ability to develop, interpret and analyse the range of information used in venue and site selection and confirmation process
knowledge of different venue and site options within the local area
conduct of venue or site selection process for at least two events, one of which becomes an event managed by the candidate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to venues and sites relevant to different types of events
use of current industry documentation and publications relating to venues and sites
access to and liaison with venue personnel during the selection process
involvement of and consultation with event stakeholders.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of the suitability of a venue or site selected by the candidate through attendance at the event
case studies to assess ability to source and select venues and sites for different types of event
review of documentation and specifications prepared by the candidate
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts.
Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4889 | THTFME05A | Select event venues and sites | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF760 | SITXEVT502 | Select event venues and sites | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S619 | SIT50207 | Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| S622 | SIT60207 | Advanced Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| D362 | CUS50309 | Diploma of Music Business | Qualification |
| D365 | CUS60309 | Advanced Diploma of Music Business | Qualification |