This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

critical thinking skills to assess evaluate and develop options to address potentially complex event requirements

literacy skills to interpret and develop complex documents

numeracy skills to estimate costs test different financial scenarios and present costs and quotations for event staging

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

components to be included in event proposals and bids and product knowledge in relation to those components for different types of events

networks and interrelationships of different industry sectors and organisations and their impact on the development of event proposals and bids in a given industry context

event management logistical and operational factors that impact on proposal and bid development and proposed approaches

risk management issues to be considered in formulation of event proposals and bids

environmental impacts and minimal impact practices to be considered in formulation of event proposals and bids for particular event sites

sources of specialist advice and expertise for the development of proposal and bid materials

presentation techniques for proposal and bid materials including current technology options

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this TrainingPackage

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to undertake the proposal or bidding process for a specific complex event including effective assessment of the brief coordination of all details and resources to meet the proposal or bid requirements and professional presentation of proposal or bid materials and documents

knowledge of typical proposal or bid requirements and formats

development of a proposal or bid for a specific complex event in a competitive bidding environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

involvement of multiple individuals or agencies in the bid process

liaison with the client and potential suppliers

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

project to bid for an event being staged within a college or local community

case studies to assess knowledge of the components required for inclusion in different types of bids and proposals

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Details and options for inclusion in the proposal or bid may include information on:

Current and emerging factors and trends may relate to:

Relevant individuals and agencies may include:

Proposal or bid materials may include:

Appropriate specialists may include: