Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop conference programs. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the overall design of a conference program and is relevant to the full range of industry contexts. The unit is specialised in nature, and relates to conferences that include a significant business program. It requires the application of detailed knowledge of conference formats and options as well as a sound understanding of learning and development issues that impact on program design. Meetings or conference managers, either internal or external to the sponsoring organisation, undertake this role. They work autonomously in consultation with others, and often under the overall guidance of an organising committee. More general conference organisation skills are found in business units such as BSBADM503A Plan and manage conferences. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Establish program requirements. |
1.1 |
Analyse overall conference context , scope and objectives in consultation with stakeholders to determine program parameters and balance. |
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Develop and agree on specific program requirements in consultation with relevant stakeholders. |
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1.3 |
Assess internal and external factors for impact on program design. |
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2 |
Design conference program. |
2.1 |
Develop overall conference format within known budget, venue and staging constraints. |
2.2 |
Research, analyse and assess various options for different program components and investigate ways to incorporate innovative approaches. |
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2.3 |
Identify and integrate the use of appropriate technologies in program development. |
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2.4 |
Include activities that integrate educational , learning and development principles appropriate to the target audience. |
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3 |
Finalise program details. |
3.1 |
Create cohesive program by integrating all program components. |
3.2 |
Present proposed conference program to appropriate stakeholders within required timeframe. |
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3.3 |
Negotiate program details with stakeholders and gain appropriate approvals. |
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3.4 |
Initiate appropriate actions in relation to dissemination and publication of conference program. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SITTPPD003B Source and package tourism products. |
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Conference context , scope and objectives may relate to: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Specific program requirements may relate to: |
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Internal and external factors may include: |
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Program components may include: |
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Technologies may relate to: |
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Educational , learning and development principles may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Cross-Sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Event Management |