• SITXEVT006A - Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SITXEVT006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITXEVT006A - Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate past, present and future event industry practices to enhance the quality of one's own work practice.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals managing events in any industry context. It is particularly relevant to the cultural, community, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. The unit focuses on research, analysis and communication of information, ideas and concepts at a complex level, as well as the evaluation and extension of one's own professional development needs. It is therefore relevant to individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements in technical, conceptual or managerial areas.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Event Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research event industry ideas, practices and trends.
  • Assess and select formal and informal research strategies to explore event industry information, ideas and concepts.
  • Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information.
  • Source information on the history and evolution of the global event industry as a context for effective work practice.
       
Element: Evaluate information to inform work practice.
  • Critically analyse information in the context of industry practice and philosophy of work.
  • Assess ways in which information may be used or adapted within work practices, including integration of new technologies.
  • Develop positions and ideas and integrate into work practice.
  • Use information to generate discussion and critical analysis of event management practice and opportunities.
       
Element: Extend own event management skills and knowledge.
  • Proactively identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend event management skills and knowledge.
  • Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends.
  • Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills.
       


Evidence Required

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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 Training Package.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to conduct research on a complex range of event industry issues, trends and ideas

ability to analyse, critique and synthesise complex sources to develop own positions and ideas

in-depth conceptual, technical and management knowledge of the event industry

demonstration of skills through one or more pieces of event industry research.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

use of a current and varied range of general and specialised information sources.

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 research undertaken by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess depth and complexity of candidate's event industry knowledge

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 develop complex conceptual, technical or management positions and ideas

literacy skills to research complex and unfamiliar information sources.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

research methodologies and options

sources of event industry references, and broader references that may inform emerging and innovative practice in event management and operations

current and emerging event industry trends across all areas of planning, management and operations

evolution of the event industry, globally and within Australia

event industry networks and professional development opportunities

techniques and methods to generate new ideas and develop innovative approaches to work.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Formal and informal research strategies may include:

reading current literature, including specialist journals and industry magazines

participating actively in relevant industry associations

participating in professional development and other learning opportunities

participating in and contributing to discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals

internet research

formal study.

Event industry information, ideas and concepts may relate to:

overall philosophy about events and their place in society

overall management practice

event operations

safety and risk management

environmental sustainability

history of events

role of events in the broader social, economic and political environment

best practice examples

research around concepts of leisure and play

emerging and future technology.

New and alternative sources may include:

theories of business and management practice

work from other related areas of community or business activity, including:

artists and designers

photographers

historians

film makers

authors

entertainers.

Positions and ideas may include:

totally new approaches to work practice

adaptation of current practice

specific operational innovations.

Critical analysis may include:

comparing and contrasting

reflecting

critiquing or challenging

considering merit

discussing and debating

making judgements about relevance of information and ideas

considering how ideas may be adapted

considering how ideas may be challenged within work

drawing links between research and own work.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess and select formal and informal research strategies to explore event industry information, ideas and concepts. 
Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information. 
Source information on the history and evolution of the global event industry as a context for effective work practice. 
Critically analyse information in the context of industry practice and philosophy of work. 
Assess ways in which information may be used or adapted within work practices, including integration of new technologies. 
Develop positions and ideas and integrate into work practice. 
Use information to generate discussion and critical analysis of event management practice and opportunities. 
Proactively identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend event management skills and knowledge. 
Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends. 
Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills. 

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