Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in an administrative or operational events support role. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
Work would be undertaken in an office environment where event planning and organisation takes place, at an event site or a combination of both.
The qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
The qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Individuals with this qualification are able to work in a range of organisations where event management takes place, and such organisations are diverse in nature. Examples include professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.
Possible job titles include:
- event assistant
- event administrative assistant
- event operations assistant
- event operative
- conference assistant
- exhibitions assistant.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SUMMARY
SIT30607 Certificate III in Events
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the events industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
Liaising effectively with a diverse range of customers, other team members and event suppliers; providing key on the ground operational information to supervisors and managers; using event planning documentation to establish key work activities and priorities. |
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Teamwork |
Working as a member of event operations team; providing assistance to other team members; working out different roles and responsibilities; using the different skills within the team to maximise efficiency. |
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Problem solving |
Anticipating and responding to typical event operational problems; using other people and event procedures and systems to help avoid or respond effectively to problems. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Identifying and suggesting better and different ways of addressing operational issues; keeping up-to-date with industry trends and practices; being able to adapt to changing operational circumstances. |
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Planning and organising |
Understanding the broad context in which different types of events take place; interpreting event documentation and plans; providing feedback and input into ways to improve future event operations. |
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Self-management |
Understanding overall context for event operations and different roles of event staff and stakeholders; being aware of risk management, safety and other legal issues that impact on event operations. |
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Learning |
Knowing and using opportunities to maintain currency of industry knowledge; sharing industry information with colleagues. |
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Technology |
Working with and understanding the broad features of a range of different technologies used in event operations; choosing the best equipment for the job at hand based on knowledge of the various options. |
Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the events industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
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QUALIFICATION RULES To achieve a Certificate III in Events, 15 units must be completed:
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification. |
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CORE UNITS |
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SITXCOM001A |
Work with colleagues and customers |
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SITXCOM002A |
Work in a socially diverse environment |
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SITXEVT001B |
Develop and update event industry knowledge |
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SITXEVT002B |
Provide event staging support |
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SITXOHS001B |
Follow health, safety and security procedures |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
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Communication and Teamwork |
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SITXCOM006A |
Address protocol requirements |
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Computer Operations and ICT Management |
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BSBITU309A |
Produce desktop published documents |
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BSBITU302A |
Create electronic presentations |
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BSBWOR204A |
Use business technology |
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BSBITU201A |
Produce simple word processed documents |
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BSBITU306A |
Design and produce business documents |
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Creative and Technical Production |
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CUEAUD06B |
Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities |
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CUELGT05B |
Record and operate standard lighting cues |
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CUELGT09A |
Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities |
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CUEPRP02B |
Research, obtain and prepare props |
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CUESET05B |
Apply set construction techniques |
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CUESOU07B |
Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities |
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CUESTA01C |
Install staging elements |
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CUESTA05C |
Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities |
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CUETGE05C |
Maintain physical production elements |
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CUETGE15B |
Handle physical elements safely during bump-in/bump-out |
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CUVCRS03B |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
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Events |
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SITXEVT003B |
Process and monitor event registrations |
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SITXEVT004B |
Coordinate on-site event registrations |
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Finance |
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BSBFIA301A |
Maintain financial records |
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Food and Beverage |
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SITHFAB002C |
Operate a bar |
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SITHFAB004A |
Provide food and beverage service |
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SITHFAB005A |
Provide table service of alcoholic beverages |
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SITHFAB009A |
Provide responsible service of alcohol |
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Occupational Health and Safety |
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SITXOHS003B |
Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks |
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Risk Management and Security |
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CPPSEC2012A |
Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour |
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Tourism Sales and Operations |
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SITTTSL001A |
Operate an online information system |
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SITTTSL002A |
Access and interpret product information |
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SITTTSL004A |
Source and provide Australian destination information and advice |
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SITTTSL006B |
Prepare quotations |
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SITTTSL008B |
Book and coordinate supplier services |
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SITTTSL009B |
Process travel-related documentation |
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SITTTSL010B |
Control reservations or operations using a computerised system |
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Venue and Facility Operations |
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SITTVAF001A |
Provide venue information and assistance |
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CUEFOH03C |
Provide seating and ticketing advice |
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CUEFOH04C |
Usher patrons |
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CUEFOH08B |
Process incoming customer orders |
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SRXFAC001B |
Maintain equipment for activities |
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SRXFAC002B |
Maintain sport and recreational facilities |
Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and contexts at this level are as follows:
Event administrative assistant
BSBITU302A Create electronic presentations
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
SITTTSL002A Access and interpret product information
SITTTSL006B Prepare quotations
SITTTSL008B Book and coordinate supplier services
SITTTSL010B Control reservations or operations using a computerised system
SITXCOM006A Address protocol requirements
SITXEVT003B Process and monitor event registrations
SITXEVT004B Coordinate on-site event registrations
SITXFIN002A Maintain financial records
Event operations assistant
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CUEAUD03B Operate vision systems
CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
CUESTA01C Install staging elements
CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities
CUETGE05C Maintain physical production elements
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump-in/bump-out
CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings
CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
SITXOHS003B Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks
