SITEEVT006 Develop conference programs

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SITEEVT006 Develop conference programs

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop conference programs that include a significant business component. 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.

This unit is relevant to events that are diverse in nature and are coordinated in many industry contexts.

It applies to conference coordinators who operate independently, and are responsible for making a range of operational decisions. They may work in event management companies, in conference venues, or in organisations that produce their own conferences.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Events

Unit Sector

Events

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Establish program requirements.	1.1.Analyse conference context, scope and objectives in consultation with stakeholders to determine program parameters and structure. 1.2.Develop and agree on program requirements in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 1.3.Assess internal and external factors for impact on program design.
2. Design conference program.	2.1.Develop conference format within known budget, venue and staging constraints. 2.2.Research and analyse options for different program components and investigate ways to incorporate innovative approaches. 2.3.Identify and integrate use of appropriate technologies into program development. 2.4.Include activities that integrate learning and development principles appropriate to the target audience.
3. Finalise program details.	3.1.Create cohesive conference programs by integrating program components and scheduling. 3.2.Prepare realistic program cost estimates. 3.3.Present proposed conference program to appropriate stakeholders. 3.4.Negotiate program details with stakeholders and gain appropriate approvals. 3.5.Initiate actions for publication of conference program in the context of broader conference management plans.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
SKILLS	DESCRIPTION
Reading skills to:	research and interpret potentially wide-ranging and complex information sources about conference programming options.
Writing skills to:	develop clear program documentation.
Numeracy skills to:	work within conference scheduling and timing requirements.
Learning skills to:	develop and maintain knowledge of conference programming options.
Problem-solving skills to:	analyse and respond to potential risks and issues in program design.
Technology skills to:	use computers and word processing software to develop conference programs.

Unit Mapping Information

SITXEVT501 Develop conference programs

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694