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.
Research strategiesmay include:
collaboration or engagement with others:
academics
industry groups
mentors
professional practitioners
desk research
formal study.
Event industry information,ideas and conceptsmay relate to:
best practice examples
broader context for events:
economic
historical
philosophical
political
social
operations
management
risk
sustainability
technology
overall management practice.
New and alternative sourcesmay include:
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.
Critical analysismay include:
adapting
analysing
challenging
comparing and contrasting:
ideals with practice
beliefs
interpretations
theories
debate and discussion
drawing links:
between research and own work
between seemingly disconnected ideas
exploring:
assumptions
implications
generating and assessing solutions
reflecting.
Positions and ideasmay include:
adaptation of current practice
specific operational innovations
totally new approaches to work practice.
Ways to extend and expand individual researchmay involve:
community engagement
connecting to areas of research beyond the obvious
further study
greater levels of specialisation and depth in research
mentored reflection
self analysis.

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:
research and evaluate event industry issues, trends and ideas
develop positions, ideas and professional strategies that are grounded in research and reflection
identify and use opportunities to extend own professional event management practice.
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 individual
oral or written questioning to assess depth and complexity of individual’s event industry knowledge
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob 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.