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. 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 and evolution 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. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
document and evaluate current trends in event ideas, concepts and management practices in the following areas:
event operations
risk management
sustainability
technology
best practice in event management
analyse above research findings to inform professional practice by:
identifying ways to adapt current practice
developing new approaches to work
developing awareness of new operational innovations.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
research methodologies and strategies:
collaboration or engagement with others:
academics
industry groups
mentors
professional practitioners
desk research
formal study
sources of events industry references and broader references that inform emerging and innovative practice in event management and operations
current and emerging events industry trends across areas of event planning and management:
concept development
marketing
funding and financial models
operations
regulation
sustainability
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems
evaluation
risk management and health and safety
evolution of the events industry, globally and within Australia
events industry networks and professional development opportunities
techniques and methods to generate new ideas and develop innovative approaches to work.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational events business or activity where research of event trends and practice is required. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a current and varied range of general and specialised information sources
communication technology and information programs used to source industry information
industry professionals with whom the individual can collaborate.
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.