UNIT OF COMPETENCY: DEVELOP EVENT PROGRAM UNIT CODE :

TRS342317 UNIT DESCRIPTOR :

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations required to
design an event program. Event managers, either internal or external to the
sponsoring organization, would generally undertake this role.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Bold and italicized terms are
elaborated in the Range of Variables 1. Identify conference objectives 1.1
Overall context and scope of the conference are identified. 1.2 Specific
conference objectives are developed and agreed on in consultation with
relevant colleagues and/or customers. 2. Design event program 2.1 Dates
and times are set to meet agreed objectives. 2.2 Theme is developed to
complement event objectives. 2.3 Overall event format is developed within
known budget, venue and staging constraints. 2.4 Relevant components for
the program are identified, designed and integrated. 2.5 Use of appropriate
technological options are identified and integrated in program development.
2.6 Business program based on principles of adult learning is developed to
incorporate an appropriate range of activities. 3. Finalize program details 3.1
Proposed event program is presented to the appropriate people within
required timeframe. 3.2 Approval of program details is obtained in accordance with agreed
procedures. 3.3 Appropriate actions are initiated in relation to the dissemination and publication of
event prog

5. Methods of assessment Competency may be assessed through: 5.1 Oral questioning to assess
knowledge of programming for different types of conferences and/or events. 5.2 Review of
portfolios of evidence of on-the-job performance by the candidate. 5.3 Third-party workplace
reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. 6. Context for assessment 6.1 Competency
assessment may occur in workplace or any appropriately simulated environment 6.2 Assessment
may be performed on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and
supplementary forms of evidence