Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and update event industry knowledge
Develop and update event industry knowledge
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT001A
SITXEVT001A
State Code
S6501
S6501
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2008
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
22/10/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update general knowledge of the events industry, including industry structure, legal issues and current technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all meeting and event organisation and management roles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply general information on the structure and operation of the event industry.
- 1.1 Correctly identify sources of information about the event industry, including sources providing information relating to industry structure, different event types and staging elements, event protocols, major industry bodies or associations, impacts of events on local economies and career opportunities.
- 1.2 Enhance the quality of work performance through effective application of industry knowledge.
2 Source and apply information on ethical and legal issues for the event industry.
- 2.1 Obtain information on ethical and legal issues to assist effective work performance.
- 2.2 Conduct day-to-day event organisation activities according to legal obligations and ethical industry practices.
3 Source and apply information on event industry technology.
- 3.1 Source and access information on current and emerging technologies that impact on the event organisation process.
- 3.2 Identify the potential effects of different technologies on the event organisation process.
- 3.3 Apply knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day work activities.
4 Update event industry knowledge.
- 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the event industry.
- 4.2 Monitor current issues of concern to the industry.
- 4.3 Share appropriate knowledge with clients and colleagues, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
industry journals
industry associations
internet
colleagues.
conference
symposium
exhibition
festival
promotion
show
sporting event
parade
cultural celebration
trade and consumer show
social event
private and public event
corporate event
charitable or fundraising event.
access networks for obtaining information
suggest new ways of doing things
make key contacts to assist with work operations.
public liability
duty of care
licensing
risk management
OHS.
procedures for payment of commissions
bookings at venues
confidentiality
overbooking
subcontracting
pricing.
project management systems
delegate registration and tracking systems
computer-aided design (CAD) systems
internal venue booking systems.
industry seminars
training courses
industry association membership
participation in events industry association activities
informal networking with colleagues
reading industry journals
internet research.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of the ways in which industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance
general knowledge of the event industry
application of knowledge in specific event organisational contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to and use of current sources of event industry information.
Method of assessment:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
case studies and problem-solving to assess application of knowledge in different event organisation situations and contexts
questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the events industry as detailed in the evidence guide
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.
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:
understanding of the ways in which industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance
general knowledge of the event industry
application of knowledge in specific event organisational contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to and use of current sources of event industry information.
Method of assessment:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
case studies and problem-solving to assess application of knowledge in different event organisation situations and contexts
questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the events industry as detailed in the evidence guide
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4887 | THTFME03A | Develop and update event industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB970 | SITXEVT001B | Develop and update event industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
