Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and update event industry knowledge
Develop and update event industry knowledge
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXEVT001B
SITXEVT001B
State Code
WB970
WB970
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2012
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
16/01/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update current and emerging information on the event industry, including industry structure, current technology and key environmental, community, legal and ethical issues that must be considered and applied by event industry personnel in their day-to-day work. The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend general event industry information and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. This information underpins effective performance in the events industry. More specialised and advanced event research and management knowledge is found in other units.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply general information on the structure and operation of the event industry.
- 1.1 Identify sources of information to understand the structure and operation of the event industry.
- 1.2 Access and comprehend specific information of relevance to the event industry.
- 1.3 Access and use knowledge of the event industry to enhance the quality of work performance.
2 Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues for the event industry.
- 2.1 Obtain information on ethical and legal issues to assist effective work performance.
- 2.2 Conduct day-to-day event organisation activities according to legal obligations and ethical industry practices.
3 Source and apply information on event industry technology.
- 3.1 Source and access information on current and emerging technologies that impact on the event organisation process.
- 3.2 Identify the potential effects of different technologies on the event organisation process.
- 3.3 Apply knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day work activities.
4 Update personal and organisational knowledge of the events industry.
- 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the event industry.
- 4.2 Monitor current issues of concern to the industry.
- 4.3 Share updated information with colleagues, according to organisational procedures, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6501 | SITXEVT001A | Develop and update event industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF754 | SITXEVT301 | Access information on event operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D651 | CUV40511 | Certificate IV in Arts Administration | Qualification |
| S619 | SIT50207 | Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| S605 | SIT30607 | Certificate III in Events | Qualification |