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Research event industry trends and practice

Research event industry trends and practice

Unit of competency
National Code
SITEEVT029
State Code
OEA64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate event practice at a strategic level, and to use that research as a way of extending expertise in event management.This unit is relevant to individuals managing events in any industry context. It is particularly relevant to the cultural, community, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.It applies to event managers who operate with significant autonomy and who are responsible for making strategic event management decisions. They may work in event management companies, in event venues, or in organisations that organise their own events.The skills in this unit of competency must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research event ideas and management practice.
  • 1.1. Assess and select research strategies for exploration of event ideas and concepts.
  • 1.2. Explore potential new and alternative sources of information.
  • 1.3. Research information on the history of the global events industry as a context for current work practice.
  • 1.4. Explore current, emerging and innovative ideas and management practices.
2. Evaluate information to inform work practice.
  • 2.1. Analyse ways in which information may be used or adapted to current work practice.
  • 2.2. Use information to generate discussion and critical analysis of event management practice and opportunities.
  • 2.3. Develop positions and ideas from research and integrate into professional practice.
3. Extend event management skills and knowledge.
  • 3.1. Investigate ways to extend and expand individual research to support professional practice and self-development.
  • 3.2. Identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend and refine event management skills and knowledge.
  • 3.3. Collaborate with other professionals on event management practice.
  • 3.4. Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS47 SITEEVT011 Research event industry trends and practice Unit of competency