Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 9:27 AM AWST
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Provide event staging support
Provide event staging support
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT002A
SITXEVT002A
State Code
S6502
S6502
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2008
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
22/10/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide assistance with the staging of an event, including general knowledge of event staging and production issues.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Make preparations for event staging.
- 1.1 Clarify and confirm details of event, including necessary resources, roles, responsibilities and timelines.
- 1.2 Assess and correctly interpret key event staging information to confirm own and team work requirements.
- 1.3 Obtain or organise relevant staging resources ensuring all safety requirements are met.
2 Provide on-site staging and production assistance.
- 2.1 Use event operations knowledge and initiative to participate effectively in event set-up, operation and break-down.
- 2.2 Anticipate potential operational problems and take appropriate action to mitigate.
- 2.3 Provide required assistance to meet technical production requirements.
- 2.4 Identify and take opportunities to acquire new skills.
- 2.5 Ensure health, safety and security procedures are integrated into all work procedures and risk management issues are addressed.
- 2.6 Maximise work efficiency and effectiveness through appropriate liaison with colleagues on operational issues.
- 2.7 Identify operational problems promptly and resolve within scope of individual responsibility or refer to supervisor.
- 2.8 Accurately complete all required event documentation.
3 Participate in event debrief.
- 3.1 Review event operation and factors impacting on its efficiency and success, including own role.
- 3.2 Provide input to event debrief regarding operational issues and areas for potential improvement.
conference
symposium
exhibition
festival
promotion
show
sporting event
parade
cultural celebration
trade and consumer show
social event
public event
corporate event
charitable, fundraising event.
attendance numbers
event timelines
venue or stage set-up
technical production, including:
lighting
sound
audiovisual
sets
props
costumes.
technical equipment
handouts
props
transportation
furniture
space
catering
security
support materials.
working with technicians
working with venue staff
running cables
moving equipment
assisting with stage or equipment set-up.
food safety
electrical safety
ensuring clear access routes
personal hygiene
restricting access
identifying potential hazards.
security
specific audience behaviour
crowd control
service quality.
Liaison with colleagues on operational issues may include:
early discussion of potential problems
seeking clarity on operational requirements
developing a team approach to particular tasks.
delays
equipment breakdown
client dissatisfaction
non-arrival of key talent, speakers, etc.
inadequate supplies.
running sheets
checklists
equipment labelling
attendance lists.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
general knowledge of key operational, staging and production issues for different types of events
knowledge of the different event management and operational roles and responsibilities in the relevant work context
ability to provide efficient and safe event operations support, including effective liaison and proactive identification of operational problems
practical demonstration of skills through the provision of operational assistance at an event.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an event on which the candidate can work
interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit
presence of realistic time constraints for the completion of work activities.
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:
direct observation of the candidate completing tasks during set-up, operation and break-down of an event
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of event components, typical procedures and safety issues
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 key operational, staging and production issues for different types of events
knowledge of the different event management and operational roles and responsibilities in the relevant work context
ability to provide efficient and safe event operations support, including effective liaison and proactive identification of operational problems
practical demonstration of skills through the provision of operational assistance at an event.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an event on which the candidate can work
interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit
presence of realistic time constraints for the completion of work activities.
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:
direct observation of the candidate completing tasks during set-up, operation and break-down of an event
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of event components, typical procedures and safety issues
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB971 | SITXEVT002B | Provide event staging support | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D356 | CUS30309 | Certificate III in Music Business | Qualification |
| D355 | CUS30209 | Certificate III in Technical Production | Qualification |