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

analytical skills to plan and organise event infrastructure

communication and negotiation skills to work with event contractors

literacy skills to interpret a wide range of event management documentation

numeracy skills to interrogate and interpret quotations for provision of event services

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

roles and responsibilities of various organisations involved in staging of events

infrastructure requirements for a range of event types including issues and challenges and suitability of infrastructure for different venues

terminology and services in key areas related to event infrastructure and facilities including

temporary water and power supply

portable and demountable toilets

temporary structures including marquees and demountables

mobile catering outlets

waste disposal and recycling

suppliers of services related to event infrastructure and sources of information on those suppliers

risk management and safety issues to be considered for key areas of event staging

Australian standards that relate to event operations

environmental sensitivity of various event sites and particular sites used by the event operator

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 organise and monitor infrastructure for an event in a location with minimal existing facilities and services

ability to manage the efficient resource effective environmentally protective and safe onsite operation of an event including all aspects of preparation setup operation and moveout

knowledge of the issues that specifically impact on the organisation of events in venues without infrastructure including requirements of relevant authorities Australian standards and OHS regulations

demonstration of skills through the organisation and monitoring of the infrastructure requirements for at least one event where the candidate plays a key management role

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to venues and sites that require infrastructure

access to all equipment required for the staging of a complex event

liaison with and involvement of suppliers and local authorities

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

evaluation of the infrastructure through attendance at an event managed by the candidate

review of documentation used to coordinate infrastructure prepared by the candidate

questioning of contractors to assess the organisational skills of the candidate

case studies to assess candidates ability to determine infrastructure requirements for different events

questions to assess candidates knowledge of infrastructure services and terminology

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 for example

SITXEVTA Select event venues and sites

SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites.

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

Relevant authorities may include:

Infrastructure and facility requirements may include:

Venue may be:

Safety, security, risk and environmental management issues may relate to:

Licensing requirements may relate to:

Stakeholders may include: