Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL Information Advanced Diploma of Events

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Professional Conference Organisers Association RPL Information – Advanced Diploma of Events Version 2 – January 2010

Recognition of Prior Learning

Program Information

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The Advanced Diploma of Events is the qualification that the meetings and events industry is looking for when employing professional staff at a senior level to carry out management tasks. There is a huge range of roles in the meeting and event industry as the industry is one which is quite varied.

A person with the qualification of Advanced Diploma of Events will have wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. This qualification also indicates knowledge of managing staff, client and contractors as well as in areas such as the business aspects and financial management.

The organisation of events is an important skill which is highly desirable in both the tourism and hospitality industries as well as many other corporate and government sectors. Apart from the specific event management skills required, working in the meetings and events industry requires general personal skills such as the ability to be flexible and problem solve, an attention to detail and communication skills.

The Advanced Diploma of Events consists of 18 core units and 6 elective units (a total of 24 units). Often people have skills and experience in meetings and events although they have not been specifically employed or working in an event management organisation or the tourism industry. Most industries have the need for event management so if candidates are undertaking these roles in their employment then they should consider having them recognised.

To gain the compulsory units for the qualification, candidates will need to be able to demonstrate that they can currently do some or all of the following:

COMPULSORY CORE UNITS

• Manage quality customer service

• Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices • Determine event feasibility

• Develop event concepts

• Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements • Select event venues and sites

• Manage event staging

• Provide on-site event management services • Prepare and monitor budgets

• Obtain and manage sponsorship • Manage financial operations

• Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance • Manage projects

• Manage business risk

• Establish and conduct business relationships • Develop and manage marketing strategies • Manage people performance

• Develop and manage public relations strategies

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ELECTIVE UNITS

You will be required to complete 6 elective units. A full range of elective unit options is included in the Self Assessment Questionnaire. Examples of elective units relative to a specific job outcome and context at this level are as follows:

Independent Event Manager

SITHCCC038A Plan catering for an event or function SITXEVT014A Develop conference programs SITXEVT015A Manage exhibitions

SITXEVT018A Develop a transport strategy for an event SITXEVT019A Manage multi-venue events

SITXMPR001A Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

CREDIT TRANSFER

Credit transfer is the recognition of formal training previously undertaken and which is deemed to be equivalent to a unit of competence. Credit transfer requires the consideration of documentation supplied by the training organisation where the person completed their study. This may include:

Course outlines

Copies of assessments the person may have completed during the program

Credit transfer for programs completed generally more than five years ago must be supported with evidence which confirms that the person has kept up-to-date in the subject area

There is no cost to the applicant for credit transfer where this documentation is provided. However, if additional assessment or training is required, fees will apply.

RPL ENROLMENT FEES

You may apply for RPL for all, or part of, course units. Those who have completed appropriate training and who have gained the required skills/competencies stipulated for unit/s of the course, may be granted credit upon substantiation of that claim. RPL evidence is assessed with consideration to relevance and currency.

Fees include:

RPL Assessor Fee

RPL Assessment tools

Statement of Attainment on successful completion

Full qualification ...$2,950.00 1-5 Units of Competency:...$195.00/unit 6-10 Units of Competency:...$150.00/unit 11+ Units of Competency:...$135.00/unit

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To have skills formally recognised in the national system, assessors must make sure you have the skills and knowledge to meet the industry standard. This means you must be involved in a careful and comprehensive process that covers the content of all unit/s or qualification/s you can be recognised for.

Assessment happens in a variety of ways. Being prepared can save you valuable time and hassle and make the recognition process stress-free for you.

Here are some tips and hints for you:

1. Be prepared to talk about your job roles and your work history. Bring a resume or jot down a few points about where you have worked, either paid or unpaid, and what you did there.

2. Bring your position description and any performance appraisals you have from any event management industry organisation you have worked in. 3. Consider the possibilities for workplace contact. Are you in a workplace that is

supporting your goals to get qualified? Would you feel comfortable to have the assessor contact your workplace or previous workplaces so your skills can be validated?

4. Think about who can confirm your skill level. Think about current or recent supervisors who have seen you work in the past 18 months and will be able to confirm your skills. The assessor will need to contact them. You may also have community contacts or even clients themselves who can vouch for your skills level.

5. Collect any certificates from in-house training or formal training you have done in the past.

6. You can speak with the Training Manager about other ways you can show your skills in the event management industry. These could be letters from employers, records of your professional development sessions, employers or clients in related industries or government agencies, acknowledgements, workplace forms (as long as they don’t show client details) or other relevant documents.

TIPS AND HINTS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR

RECOGNITION

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Professional Conference Organisers Association RPL Information – Advanced Diploma of Events Version 2 – January 2010 The table below lists some typical examples of evidence that may be able to be used in your recognition of prior learning assessment:

Type of evidence

Examples of evidence

Direct evidence Workplace observation by assessor or Q & A on the phone if workplace not accessible

Demonstration of skills/detailed discussion

Samples of work/certified copies provided

Referees/third party report, completed by a work place peer

Any published works for the workplace that can be sighted by the assessor

Indirect evidence Industry awards

Copy of current job specifications or position description

Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Letter or memos from your workplace

Workplace training records

Any evidence of promotions or changes of role/responsibilities

Historical Evidence Copy of any past job specifications or position descriptions

Past letters of support or recognition/awards

Academic Records

Any evidence from previous courses, statements of achievements, log book of training

Any documentation from any previous employment that can support your claim for RPL

Any community based involvement or achievements

Please remember that you are not required to have all of the above, this is a guide only. Your assessor will discuss all evidence requirements with you. Often it is difficult to locate some of the information listed above so the assessor will arrange for some Q & A if required to support your claim.

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Candidate Name: Date: _________ Please identify your level of experience in each competency.

I have performed these tasks

Unit Code Unit Title

Frequently Sometimes Never CORE UNITS

SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service

SITXEVT006A Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices SITXEVT007A Determine event feasibility

SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts

SITXEVT010A Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites

SITXEVT013A Manage event staging

SITXEVT017A Provide on-site event management services SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets

SITXFIN006A Obtain and manage sponsorship STXFIN008A Manage financial operations

STXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance

SITXMGC003A Manage projects SITXMGT005A Manage business risk

SITXMGT006A Establish and conduct business relationships SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies BSBMGT502A Manage people performance

CUVADM08A Develop and manage public relations strategies

ELECTIVE UNIT OPTIONS EVENTS

SITXEVT011A Develop crown control plans and procedures SITXEVT014A Develop conference programs

SITXEVT015A Manage exhibitions

SITXEVT016A Organise and monitor event infrastructure SITXEVT018A Develop a transport strategy for an event SITXEVT019A Manage multi-venue events

CULMS012A Plan event touring

CREATIVE & TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

CUEPMT11A Manage the production process CUESMT05B Stage manage the production/event CUESMT10A Organise and facilitate rehearsals

Recognition of Prior Learning

Self Assessment Questionnaire

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I have performed these tasks

Unit Code Unit Title

Frequently Sometimes Never

CUESMT11A Create, update and use production reference documents CUFPOP02B Determine resource requirements for total production CUFPOP03B Compile a production schedule

CUFPOP05B Book and coordinate production resources CULMS008A Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs

FINANCE

SITXFIN004A Manage finances within a budget SITXFIN007A Manage physical assets CUSFIN01A Finance a project

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SITXHRM004A Manage volunteers SITXHRM007A Manage workplace diversity SITXHRM008A Manage workplace relations

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

SITXMGT004A Develop and implement a business plan BSBMGT603A Review and develop business plans BSBMGT604A Manage business operations

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

SITXMPR001A Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials BSBMKG401A Profile the market

BSBMKG604A Develop and manage direct marketing campaigns BSBMKG605A Evaluate international marketing opportunities BSBMKG606A Manage international marketing programs BSBMKG607A Manage market research

CULLB510B Develop and maintain community/stakeholder relationships

PLANNING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SITTPPD001A Research, assess and develop tourism products SITTPPD006A Plan and develop ecologically sustainable tourism

operations

SITTPPD007A Plan and develop culturally appropriate tourism operations SITTPPD009A Assess tourism opportunities for local communities

VENUE AND FACILITY OPERATIONS

CUEFOH06B Manage venue services

SRXFAC003B Implement facility maintenance programs SRXFAC005B Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and

maintenance SRXFAC008B Obtain facilities