Unit of competency Outline
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Manage event staging
Manage event staging
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT013A
SITXEVT013A
State Code
S6513
S6513
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the staging and operation of 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 event staging requirements.
- 1.1 Analyse event staging requirements based on detailed review of all aspects of the proposed event.
- 1.2 Develop an accurate summary of staging requirements for each event component in consultation with key stakeholders.
- 1.3 Incorporate safety and risk management issues into all planning of event staging.
2 Source and negotiate staging contractors.
- 2.1 Identify and source appropriate contractors to provide services for the event.
- 2.2 Provide accurate and complete staging specifications detailing precise requirements to contractors, based on sound product and service knowledge.
- 2.3 Obtain complete and timely quotations for the provision of products and services.
- 2.4 Analyse quotations, conduct negotiations and select contractors using product and service knowledge to make informed decisions.
- 2.5 Confirm agreements with contractors in writing to include details and costs of all services.
3 Monitor staging contractors.
- 3.1 Monitor pre-event progress with staging components at regular intervals through ongoing liaison with contractors and other stakeholders.
- 3.2 Evaluate work completed against event requirements and time schedules, and take appropriate action to address delays or other problems to maintain event quality and integrity.
- 3.3 Assess the need for staging adjustments to maintain event quality and integrity and negotiate appropriate changes.
- 3.4 Negotiate and confirm adjustments to maintain event quality and integrity.
exhibition set-up
audiovisual
disabled and emergency access
display and decoration
furniture and temporary structures
special effects
entertainment
sound and lighting
stage design
rigging
catering and catering set-up
security.
attendees, delegates, guests or participants
clients or host organisation
contractors and suppliers
sponsors
emergency services
regulatory authorities.
venues and sites
speakers and entertainers
staging and technical specialists, including pyrotechnicians, special effects, sound and lighting
display suppliers
caterers
equipment hire companies.
price
performance standards
timelines
technical specifications for such things as equipment
theme-related requirements
regulatory requirements.
changes in numbers
capacity of supplier to deliver quality outcome
budgetary changes
unexpected difficulties with staging components.
audiovisual
disabled and emergency access
display and decoration
furniture and temporary structures
special effects
entertainment
sound and lighting
stage design
rigging
catering and catering set-up
security.
attendees, delegates, guests or participants
clients or host organisation
contractors and suppliers
sponsors
emergency services
regulatory authorities.
venues and sites
speakers and entertainers
staging and technical specialists, including pyrotechnicians, special effects, sound and lighting
display suppliers
caterers
equipment hire companies.
price
performance standards
timelines
technical specifications for such things as equipment
theme-related requirements
regulatory requirements.
changes in numbers
capacity of supplier to deliver quality outcome
budgetary changes
unexpected difficulties with staging components.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
general knowledge of the range of staging services and related terminology to allow for informed planning and decision-making
ability to source, organise and coordinate multiple staging contractors as part of the overall event management process
management of the staging of at least one complex event.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an event venue
access to all equipment required for the staging of an event
liaison with and involvement of multiple contractors.
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 staging of an event managed by the candidate through attendance at the event
review of documentation used to manage staging contractors prepared by the candidate
questioning of contractors to assess the organisational skills of the candidate
case studies to assess ability to determine staging requirements for different events
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of key staging services and relevant terminology
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:
general knowledge of the range of staging services and related terminology to allow for informed planning and decision-making
ability to source, organise and coordinate multiple staging contractors as part of the overall event management process
management of the staging of at least one complex event.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an event venue
access to all equipment required for the staging of an event
liaison with and involvement of multiple contractors.
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 staging of an event managed by the candidate through attendance at the event
review of documentation used to manage staging contractors prepared by the candidate
questioning of contractors to assess the organisational skills of the candidate
case studies to assess ability to determine staging requirements for different events
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of key staging services and relevant terminology
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4890 | THTFME06A | Manage event contractors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF761 | SITXEVT503 | Manage event staging components | 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 |