Assessor Resource
SITXEVT001B
Develop and update event industry knowledge
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes a key function for all people working in the event industry who require an essential and broad knowledge of the event industry to support all work activities. This unit applies to individuals working within any industry context and for any event organisation type, as event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. It has particular relevance in the cultural, community hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
By its nature, the unit acknowledges the concept of an events industry and is relevant to those individuals working in any meeting and event operational and management role.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update current and emerging information on the event industry, including industry structure, current technology and key environmental, community, legal and ethical issues that must be considered and applied by event industry personnel in their day-to-day work. The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend general event industry information and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. This information underpins effective performance in the events industry. More specialised and advanced event research and management knowledge is found in other units.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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