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Plan and develop activities, events and programs

Plan and develop activities, events and programs

Unit of competency
National Code
CULMS506C
State Code
D1820
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2004
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2012
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/01/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and develop activities, events or programs for different customer groups. This unit is equivalent to unit THTPPD05B Plan and develop interpretive activities, in the THT02 Tourism Training Package.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish need and scope of activities, events or programs
  • 1.1 Identify and develop activities, events or programs which meet current/future organisational priorities and policies and which contribute to sustainable museum practice
  • 1.2 Assess program activities in the context of the whole institution, where no overall program strategy exists
  • 1.3 Evaluate external influences on program development
  • 1.4 Identify the need for the activities, events or programs based on customer needs, current development initiatives and wider community needs
  • 1.5 Establish educational, interpretive and commercial objectives of the activity in consultation with appropriate stakeholders
2 Develop concepts for activities, events or programs
  • 2.1 Undertake appropriate research and develop appropriate storylines and/or interpretive messages/themes accordingly
  • 2.2 Integrate appropriate cultural and environmental protocols into concept development
  • 2.3 Identify and utilise the service of other specialists as required
  • 2.4 Ensure the activity, event or program is physically and technically feasible within existing resource constraints
  • 2.5 Present a proposal for approval to relevant personnel in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
3 Plan resource requirements
  • 3.1 Specify and obtain the resources required to complete each aspect of the activity, event or program
  • 3.2 Clearly identify and agree on timeframes for the preparation of the activity, event or program with all relevant parties
  • 3.3 Identify the effect of the activity, event or program on other activities and people, and take appropriate steps to coordinate activities
  • 3.4 Confirm that facilities are capable of delivering activities to the specified range of users and provide a suitable and safe environment
  • 3.5 Ensure resources required to operate the facilities are available and suitable
  • 3.6 Undertake a risk audit for the activity and incorporate relevant issues into activity development in accordance with regulations and organisational procedures
4 Develop support materials
  • 4.1 Identify existing information support materials and assess their suitability to the activity, event or program and audience
  • 4.2 Develop information support materials to suit the purpose of the activity, event or program and the requirements of users
  • 4.3 Ensure information support materials contain valid and reliable information and appropriate interpretations
  • 4.4 Develop information support materials within resource and time constraints and ensure accessibility
5 Evaluate activity, event or program
  • 5.1 Obtain formal and informal feedback from customers/users and colleagues during piloting or conduct of the activity
  • 5.2 Modify activity according to feedback received or use feedback to inform future development
  • 5.3 Establish and implement ongoing review mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement of the activity where appropriate
guided tours
exhibitions
special occasions and festivals
holiday or weekend activities
performances e.g. theatre, film, music, dance, craft demonstrations, workshops
scientific experiments
presentations, demonstrations
excursions, field trips, site visits, guided tours
school visit programs
institution open days
ceremonies
school programs

current or emerging community interests
social trends
current events
programs in other institutions
changes in technology
visitation patterns

curators
designers
actors/performers
environmental consultants
interpretation consultants
cultural advisers
technical experts
curriculum advisers
teachers
educational psychologists, learning advisors

rationale, aims, objectives and expected outcomes, in financial and other terms
facilities, resources and equipment needed
target audience
marketing and promotion requirements
staff training needs

natural resources
lighting
audiovisual equipment and recordings
handouts
costumes
props
contractors e.g. performers
guest speakers
technical and creative staffing
other equipment
catering
security
support materials
transportations
furniture
space
booking systems/support

replicas/education collection materials
guidance materials
descriptions
labels
signs
overheads
videos
activity sheets
curriculum-related material

local community
tourists
educational groups
special interest groups

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

research, development and evaluation of an activity, event or program to meet a particular need
detailed knowledge of subject matter and ability to apply that knowledge to the development process.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment conducted over a period of time to allow the candidate to develop, pilot and evaluate the activity
integration of realistic workplace constraints for the development process e.g. budget, space limitations, other resource constraints
access to relevant organisational documentation
access to equipment and resources relevant to the activity, program or event.

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
project to develop and evaluate an activity, program or event for a nominated customer group/organisation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of development processes.

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

THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural and heritage environments)
CULMS004B Integrate knowledge of education and learning into museum activities
other exhibition units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7173 CULMS506B Plan and develop activities, events and programs Unit of competency
C5267 CULMS506A Plan, develop and deliver activities, events and programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9409 CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public programs Unit of competency