SITEEVT028 — Manage on-site event operations

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What an assessment for SITEEVT028 must cover

46 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Finalise event preparations.

1.1Check final arrangements for event and address discrepancies or outstanding matters.
1.2Analyse event requirements and develop plans and procedures for event production.
1.3Prepare and collate operational documentation to facilitate effective on-site management and distribute to relevant personnel.
1.4Develop and provide event briefings to relevant personnel in advance of event.
1.5Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic transmission of documents to reduce waste.

2 Oversee event set-up.

2.1Establish on-site contact with contractors and reconfirm all requirements.
2.2Assess all aspects of event set-up against prearranged service agreements and check for safety and ease of attendee access.
2.3Identify deficiencies and discrepancies and take prompt action to resolve.
2.4Conduct final briefing on event operational details, including communication and control mechanisms.

3 Monitor event operation.

3.1Monitor event operation through observation and communication with relevant personnel to ensure effective delivery of services.
3.2Identify and quickly evaluate operational problems as they arise and take prompt action to resolve.
3.3Monitor compliance with environmental and social sustainability procedures to ensure minimal impacts.
3.4Liaise with client throughout event to ensure satisfaction with service delivery and make necessary adjustments.

4 Oversee event break-down.

4.1Ensure event break-down is completed according to agreements.
4.2Check and sign invoices according to contractor agreements.
4.3Debrief relevant personnel to improve future event service delivery.

5 Evaluate operational success of event.

5.1Obtain feedback from customers and seek input from personnel and contractors on event operations.
5.2Reflect on and evaluate operational problems.
5.3Provide recommendations for improvements to future event management practices.

Performance evidence

manage on-site event operations for at least one event with multiple operational components, overseeing event: - set-up - operation - break-down
develop comprehensive plans, procedures and operational documentation for production at above event
conduct event briefings prior to and following the above event
liaise and consult with contractors and other relevant personnel during the above event finalisation, operation and break-down to ensure service agreements are met and potential risks are mitigated
manage above on-site event operations in live time where commercially realistic time pressures and constraints apply.

Knowledge evidence

types of events: - business and corporate - entertainment and leisure - exhibitions, expositions and fairs - festivals - fundraising - government and civic - marketing - meetings and conventions - sports
characteristics of different types of events including purpose, format and running order
personnel and others involved in the operation of an event: - clients - contractors - event operations team - exhibitors - merchandisers - organising committee - sponsors - suppliers - venue coordinators or duty managers - volunteers
roles, responsibilities, hierarchy of controls, and reporting for event production of: - corporate clients - internal event team members, venue personnel and external contractors - on-site event manager
features and functions of two-way communication equipment used to facilitate communication between event personnel
techniques for managing stress and time during operation of events
types of event contractors: - caterers - display suppliers - entertainers - food and beverage personnel - florists - equipment hire companies - registration and ticket sales specialist companies - security personnel - speakers and facilitators - suppliers of technical equipment and services - venue coordinators or duty managers
key features and functions of event production products and services: - catering - displays, stands and signage - exhibitor services - security - talent - technical equipment and services: - audio-visual - lighting - rigging - sets - sound - special effects - stage design - venue or site: - furniture - layouts - registration areas and equipment - styling
styles used in venue set-up and their different purposes: - banquet - classroom - cabaret - theatre - u shape
formats for, inclusions, and uses of: - operational plans and procedures used to manage on-site event logistics: - event documentation issued to operational personnel and contractors - briefing papers - running sheets for delivery of event - registration reports - layout plan for venue or site - event service agreements
key environmental and social impacts of event delivery and minimal impact procedures to reduce them: - maintaining natural and cultural integrity - recycling and disposing of waste, including hazardous substances - safety for crowds and the movement of large numbers of attendees - use of energy, water and other resources during event set up, operation and break down
control measures to mitigate risk for: - attendees - contract staff - personnel - volunteers
components of event break-down: - correctly removing infrastructure and facilities to ensure site is left in good condition - debriefing participants, exhibitors and contractors - directing event team member participation - liaising with venue and site personnel - overseeing recycling and environmentally sound disposal of waste - packing and removing items
organisational procedures to evaluate events and report on improvements.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret complex event planning documentation.
Writing skills: write complex and detailed, yet easily accessible, event operational documents.
Oral communication skills: negotiate solutions and provide clear instructions when problems arise.
Numeracy skills: interpret event budgets and event service agreement costings to determine correct on-site supply of contracted services; work quickly and accurately with budget figures to calculate effect on event profitability when resolving on-site problems.
Problem-solving skills: negotiate solutions with clients, and internal and external personnel under pressure where time constraints play a key factor.
Teamwork skills: lead a team of event production personnel and external contractors to effectively deliver events; consult with team members and take account of suggested solutions to on-site production problems.
Self-management skills: take responsibility for the finalisation of event plans and on-site coordination of the delivery of the event.
Technology skills: use calculators, computers, software programs and printers for processing event documentation; use two-way communication equipment for on-site management.

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What does an assessment tool for SITEEVT028 need to cover?

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