List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse infrastructure requirements. | 1.1.Evaluate infrastructure and facility requirements based on detailed review of proposed event and venue. 1.2.Liaise with relevant authorities at commencement of event planning process and integrate regulatory requirements into event plans. 1.3.Develop accurate summary of infrastructure requirements for each event component in consultation with key stakeholders. 1.4.Develop work schedule to address staging requirements, identifying key activities, interrelationships and timelines. 1.5.Incorporate risk control 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 specifications to contractors about infrastructure requirements. 2.3.Obtain quotations for the provision of products and services. 2.4.Evaluate quotations against specifications and other relevant quality criteria. 2.5.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. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
develop infrastructure requirements for a venue or site in consultation with stakeholders and relevant authorities for at least one event type listed in the knowledge evidence, with multiple operational components for:
an established event location
an untested event location
source and select infrastructure and facilities contractors required to meet event specifications for the above event
monitor and evaluate the success of event infrastructure by:
ensuring work is completed against event requirements and schedules
ensuring infrastructure and facility requirements are supplied as required
obtaining feedback from stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
roles and responsibilities of organisations involved in staging of events
types of events:
business and corporate
entertainment and leisure
exhibitions, expositions and fairs
festivals
fundraising
government and civic
marketing
meetings and conventions
sports
infrastructure and facility requirements for different event types:
emergency services
parking
signage
temporary structures:
access
accommodation
camping
catering
dining
marquees
scaffolding
tents
toilets
utilities:
air conditioning or heating
power supply
waste disposal and recycling facilities
water supply
suitability of infrastructure for different venues
suppliers of event infrastructure and facilities
sources of information on infrastructure and facilities
product and service terminology, features, options and current technology for event infrastructure and facilities:
temporary water and power supply
portable and demountable toilets
temporary structures
mobile catering outlets
waste disposal and recycling
accommodation
relevant authorities with which liaison takes place for the organisation of event infrastructure and facilities:
emergency services
land management and protection authorities
local government
state or territory government
issues that impact on the organisation of events in venues or sites without the above listed infrastructure or facilities and:
sustainability considerations when introducing event infrastructure and facilities to venues and sites:
community and cultural values
environmental impacts
regulatory considerations associated with event infrastructure and facilities relating to:
builders
catering facilities
electricians
plumbers
local government noise regulations
special effects
waste management
problems that occur in event contractor management, and strategies to mitigate risk
formats and key inclusions for contractor briefing and specification documents.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational events context where event infrastructure is required. This can be:
a live event
a simulated event set up for the purpose of skills assessment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
comprehensive event plans
dedicated event budgets
formal communications plans
venues and sites where infrastructure is required
suppliers, local authorities and stakeholders with whom the individual can interact; these can be:
those in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or
individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:
have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.