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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research event ideas and management practice.
   • Assess and select research strategies for exploration of event ideas and concepts.
   • Explore potential new and alternative sources of information.
   • Research information on the history and evolution of the global events industry as a context for current work practice.
   • Explore current, emerging and innovative ideas and management practices.
2. Evaluate information to inform work practice.
   • Analyse ways in which information may be used or adapted to current work practice.
   • Use information to generate discussion and critical analysis of event management practice and opportunities.
   • Develop positions and ideas from research and integrate into professional practice.
3. Extend event management skills and knowledge.
   • Investigate ways to extend and expand individual research to support professional practice and self-development.
   • Identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend and refine event management skills and knowledge.
   • Collaborate with other professionals on event management practice.
   • Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills.

Performance Evidence

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.

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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