Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Events may include:
business and corporate
entertainment and leisure
exhibitions, expositions and fairs
festivals
fundraising
government and civic
marketing
meetings and conventions
social
sports.
Key event informationmay relate to:
dates and times
duration
management structures
general nature of event
level of government involvement
location
number and type of activities
numbers attending
scope of physical staging elements.
Event stakeholdersmay include:
attendees:
audience
competitors
delegates
participants
spectators
VIPs
authorities:
emergency services
local government
roads authorities
media
officials
organising committees
staff:
paid
voluntary.
Authorities may include:
emergency services
land management and protection agencies
government:
local
state
industry bodies.
Transport options and resources may include:
private transport system, including:
airlines
coach services
taxis
hire cars, minibuses and limousines
private vehicles
charter services
dedicated disabled transport, including taxis and buses
animal transport
public transport system, including:
trains
bus network
ferries
light rail and trams.
Transport issues and risks may relate to:
access:
road surface
terrain
availability of services
communication considerations:
mobiles
radios
walkie talkies
congestion:
pedestrian
traffic
distance:
between event venues
between event venuesand other facilitiessuch as accommodation and service centres
environmental sensitivity
location type:
major metropolitan
regional
country
remote
security:
access restrictions
accreditation
threats
signage.
Broader event management constraints and issues may include:
overall event management structures
specific event objectives
budget
human resources
other staging requirements
factors external to the event, such as other events
requirements to manage minimal impact to the natural environment of access to and the site itself.
Evaluation criteriamay relate to:
attendance targets
efficient use of combined transport options to maximise profitability for the event operator
environmental targets
financial targets
service quality
time targets for movement of people and equipment.
Transport proceduresmay relate to:
adequate provision for buses
adequate provision for disabled people
arrival of clients - dump or trickle
communication
contingency and backup options
emergency services presence and access
human resource requirements:
drivers
guides
marshals
site supervisors
parking
pick-up and drop-off
security
timetabling
training requirements
vehicle refuelling.
Contingency proceduresmay relate to:
breakdown
delays:
internal
external
illness
weather.
Resource requirementsmay be:
financial
human:
drivers
guides
interpreters
marshals
on-site supervisors
volunteers
physical:
equipment
signage
vehicles
vessels.
Operational informationmay include:
contingency procedures
emergency information
event information:
rosters
running sheets
schedules
maps and other geographical information:
route maps between venues and sites
information for venues, sites and local area.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop transport plans for events involving:
comprehensive event plans
dedicated event budgets
formal communications plans
multiple operational components
an event operations team
a wide range of stakeholders
analyse event transport needs and develop resource and cost efficient strategies and operational plans for multiple and diverse events
integrate knowledge of:
transport alternatives
legislation, regulations and industry codes that affect transport planning
transport strategy resource requirements
issues and risks associated with event transport.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
real or simulated events for which transport plans are developed. Events may be created for the specific purpose of skills assessment, but must still meet the requirements outlined under Critical aspects of assessment, and have commercial, community or business relevance. Small personal events are not appropriate as a means of assessing an individual’s skills and knowledge
comprehensive event plans
dedicated event budgets
formal communications plans
current industry documentation and publications relating to transport options
event stakeholders with whom the individual consults.
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 event transport strategies and operational plans prepared by the individual
use of case studies to assess individual’s ability to develop transport strategies for a range of different events
written or oral questioning to assess detailed knowledge of different event transport issues and options
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, organisation and job role.