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Manage multi -venue events

Manage multi -venue events

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT019A
State Code
S6519
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2010
Field of Education
080319 - Hospitality Management
Original Release Date
27/05/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit deals with the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required todevelop strategies to manage an event across a number of venues. It focuses only on the additional knowledge and skills required in the context of cross-venue event operations. CULMS012A Plan event touring, is used more to reflect the skills required when the same event is toured to different venues.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess and respond to planning and management implications for multi-venue events.
  • 1.1 Determine the potential impact of multi-venue operations through analysis of event scope and complexity.
  • 1.2 Analyse specific risks associated with multi-venue events.
  • 1.3 Integrate multi-venue considerations into broader event management structures and processes.
2 Conduct multi-venue selection process.
  • 2.1 Identify broad parameters for venue selection based on evaluation of overall event objectives.
  • 2.2 Incorporate specific multi-venue considerations into the venue or site selection process.
  • 2.3 Determine best combination of venues to meet event needs.
3 Develop operational procedures to address multi-facility issues.
  • 3.1 Assess and respond to geographical factors arising from multi-venue operations.
  • 3.2 Evaluate need for consistency across venues and develop appropriate guidelines in consultation with venue personnel.
  • 3.3 Develop contingency and critical incident procedures for multi-venue operations.
  • 3.4 Develop clear and concise procedures and distribute to relevant venues.
4 Address multi-facility communication requirements.
  • 4.1 Assess inter-venue communication needs and determine most appropriate form of communication, using relevant technology.
  • 4.2 Organise relevant resources to achieve effective inter-venue cooperation.
  • 4.3 Develop and distribute communication protocols and procedures in consultation with venues.
5 Evaluate multi-venue operations.
  • 5.1 Evaluate multi-venue event operations in terms of efficiency, communication and service provision.
  • 5.2 Incorporate outcomes and learning into future event planning.

human, financial and physical resources

operational complexities

safety

management and operating structures.


sporting events

festivals

conferences.


number of venues

number of attendees

degree of movement of people or equipment between venues

number of different services to be provided at each venue.


delays

communication issues

consistency of presentation and standards

security complications

crowd control

expansion in number of contractors and associated management requirements.


distances between venues

comparative venue standards and facilities

distances from venues to other facilities.


overall event management structures

specific event objectives

budget

human resources

staging requirements

factors external to the event.


distance

traffic routes

terrain

levels of congestion

public transport services between venues.


differing weather conditions

waste management

environmentally sensitive areas, such as forests and national parks.


equipment breakdown

traffic problems

adverse weather

event staff sickness

internal and external delays to event.


telephone systems

computer networks

two-way radios

video links or videoconferencing.


lines of communication

methods of communication

time requirements.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to develop operational and communication strategies and procedures for the management of events across a number of venues
ability to select an appropriate set of venues for a multi-venue event
detailed knowledge of management and operational issues to be addressed for a multi-venue event
demonstration of skills through development of plans and procedures for at least one multi-venue event.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to multiple event venues
involvement of and interaction with venue personnel to establish appropriate operational and communication strategies and procedures
use of current and complete venue information.

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 plans and procedures developed by the candidate to address multi-venue operations
case studies to assess candidate's ability to address multi-venue considerations for a range of different events
questions to assess detailed knowledge of the operational issues to be addressed for a multi-venue event
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:
SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites.

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
WF770 SITXEVT607 Develop multi-venue event plans Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S622 SIT60207 Advanced Diploma of Events Qualification
D365 CUS60309 Advanced Diploma of Music Business Qualification