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Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT006A
SITXEVT006A
State Code
S6506
S6506
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2010
Field of Education
010103 - Statistics
Original Release Date
27/05/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate past, present and future event industry practices to enhance the quality of one's own work practice.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research event industry ideas, practices and trends.
- 1.1 Assess and select formal and informal research strategies to explore event industry information, ideas and concepts.
- 1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information.
- 1.3 Source information on the history and evolution of the global event industry as a context for effective work practice.
2 Evaluate information to inform work practice.
- 2.1 Critically analyse information in the context of industry practice and philosophy of work.
- 2.2 Assess ways in which information may be used or adapted within work practices, including integration of new technologies.
- 2.3 Develop positions and ideas and integrate into work practice.
- 2.4 Use information to generate discussion and critical analysis of event management practice and opportunities.
3 Extend own event management skills and knowledge.
- 3.1 Proactively identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend event management skills and knowledge.
- 3.2 Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends.
- 3.3 Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills.
reading current literature, including specialist journals and industry magazines
participating actively in relevant industry associations
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
participating in and contributing to discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals
internet research
formal study.
overall philosophy about events and their place in society
overall management practice
event operations
safety and risk management
environmental sustainability
history of events
role of events in the broader social, economic and political environment
best practice examples
research around concepts of leisure and play
emerging and future technology.
theories of business and management practice
work from other related areas of community or business activity, including:
artists and designers
photographers
historians
film makers
authors
entertainers.
totally new approaches to work practice
adaptation of current practice
specific operational innovations.
comparing and contrasting
reflecting
critiquing or challenging
considering merit
discussing and debating
making judgements about relevance of information and ideas
considering how ideas may be adapted
considering how ideas may be challenged within work
drawing links between research and own work.
participating actively in relevant industry associations
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
participating in and contributing to discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals
internet research
formal study.
overall philosophy about events and their place in society
overall management practice
event operations
safety and risk management
environmental sustainability
history of events
role of events in the broader social, economic and political environment
best practice examples
research around concepts of leisure and play
emerging and future technology.
theories of business and management practice
work from other related areas of community or business activity, including:
artists and designers
photographers
historians
film makers
authors
entertainers.
totally new approaches to work practice
adaptation of current practice
specific operational innovations.
comparing and contrasting
reflecting
critiquing or challenging
considering merit
discussing and debating
making judgements about relevance of information and ideas
considering how ideas may be adapted
considering how ideas may be challenged within work
drawing links between research and own work.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to conduct research on a complex range of event industry issues, trends and ideas
ability to analyse, critique and synthesise complex sources to develop own positions and ideas
in-depth conceptual, technical and management knowledge of the event industry
demonstration of skills through one or more pieces of event industry research.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
use of a current and varied range of general and specialised information sources.
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:
evaluation of research undertaken by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess depth and complexity of candidate ' s event industry knowledge
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:
ability to conduct research on a complex range of event industry issues, trends and ideas
ability to analyse, critique and synthesise complex sources to develop own positions and ideas
in-depth conceptual, technical and management knowledge of the event industry
demonstration of skills through one or more pieces of event industry research.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
use of a current and varied range of general and specialised information sources.
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:
evaluation of research undertaken by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess depth and complexity of candidate ' s event industry knowledge
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF764 | SITXEVT601 | Research event trends and practice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S622 | SIT60207 | Advanced Diploma of Events | Qualification |