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Organise event infrastructure

Organise event infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT504
State Code
WF762
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/06/2013
Field of Education
080319 - Hospitality Management
Original Release Date
10/06/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise event infrastructure and facilities, where these do not already exist at a venue or site. The unit focuses only on the additional knowledge and skills required in this context. The unit SITXEVT503 Manage event staging components covers the coordination of all other event products and services.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse infrastructure requirements.
  • 1.1 Evaluate infrastructure and facility requirements based on detailed review of the proposed event and venue.
  • 1.2 Liaise with relevant authorities at the commencement of the event management cycle and integrate regulatory requirements into the planning process.
  • 1.3 Develop an accurate summary of infrastructure requirements for each event component in consultation with key stakeholders.
  • 1.4 Develop a work schedule to address staging requirements identifying key activities, interrelationships and timelines.
  • 1.5 Incorporate risk and sustainability issues into planning processes.
2. Source and organise infrastructure requirements.
  • 2.1 Identify and source infrastructure and facilities contractors according to work schedule.
  • 2.2 Provide accurate and complete specifications to contractors about infrastructure requirements.
  • 2.3 Obtain complete and timely quotations for the provision of products and services.
  • 2.4 Evaluate quotations against specifications and other relevant quality criteria.
  • 2.5 Involve relevant authorities in the planning process by providing relevant and timely information.
  • 2.6 Confirm agreements with contractors in writing to include details and costs of all services.
3. Monitor event infrastructure.
  • 3.1 Monitor event preparations through ongoing liaison with contractors and other stakeholders.
  • 3.2 Evaluate work completed against event requirements and schedules, and take appropriate action to address delays or other problems.
  • 3.3 Assess the need for staging adjustments to maintain event quality and integrity.
  • 3.4 Negotiate and confirm required changes.
4. Evaluate success of event infrastructure operations.
  • 4.1 Obtain feedback from stakeholders according to predetermined evaluation criteria.
  • 4.2 Evaluate infrastructure arrangements in terms of operational efficiency and service quality.
  • 4.3 Use information to enhance future event planning.
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.
Infrastructure and facility requirementsmay include:
emergency services:
first aid stations
police
parking
signage
temporary structures:
access structures (disabled access)
accommodation
camping
catering
dining
marquees
scaffolding
tents
toilets
utilities:
air conditioning or heating
power supply
waste disposal and recycling facilities
water supply.
Event may include:
business and corporate
entertainment and leisure
exhibitions, expositions and fairs
festivals
fundraising
government and civic
marketing
meetings and conventions
social
sports.
Venue may be:
established event location
indoor
outdoor
untested event location.
Relevant authoritiesmay include:
emergency services
land management and protection authorities
local government
state or territory government.
Key stakeholdersmay include:
business associations
clients
local businesses
local residents
organising committees
potential and actual attendees
sponsors.
Evaluation criteria may relate to:
communication
contingency management
operational efficiency
profitability
resource efficiency
success in meeting event objectives
stakeholder feedback.
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:
organise infrastructure for events involving:
staging at a venue or site without existing infrastructure
comprehensive event plans
dedicated event budgets
formal communications plans
multiple operational components
an event operations team
a wide range of stakeholders
organise infrastructure for multiple and diverse events
liaise with contractors and other stakeholders during the event organisation process
integrate knowledge of:
issues that impact on the organisation of events in venues without infrastructure, including:
range of options available
regulatory requirements
sustainability considerations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
actual events for which infrastructure is organised. 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
venues and sites that require infrastructure; these can be:
real event venues and sites
event venues and sites within a training organisation where real events are staged
comprehensive event plans
dedicated event budgets formal communications plans
suppliers, local authorities and stakeholders with whom the individual can interact.
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 infrastructure through attendance at an event managed by the individual
review of documentation used to coordinate infrastructure prepared by the individual
questioning of contractors to assess the organisational skills of the individual
use of case studies to assess individual’s ability to determine infrastructure requirements for different events
written or oral questioning to assess individual’s knowledge of infrastructure services and terminology
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, for example:
SITXEVT502 Select event venues and sites.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB977 SITXEVT016B Organise and monitor event infrastructure Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS57 SITEEVT009 Organise event infrastructure Unit of competency