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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Perform logistic functions for an event or events business 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256114  Perform logistic functions for an event or events business 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Travel, Tourism and Events 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is aimed at individuals involved in the conducting of logistical functions and arrangements as to support events and activities particular to events and an events business. Learners will be able to handle functions specific to the arrangement of venues, catering and related services through the conducting of liaison with a range of suppliers and will furthermore be able to handle and records associated with financial administration for logistical arrangements.

On achievement of this unit standard the learner will understand and be able to:
  • Explain organisational logistics function requirements.
  • Perform events logistics functions.
  • Maintain records as it applies to the administration of finances in the events business. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain organisational logistics function requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Event logistic functions are explained as it applies to the event business. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Event logistic functions include arrangement of venues, catering, refreshments and special dietary requirements, accommodation, transportation, decoration, services, agendas or programmes for the event, maintaining of quantitative and qualitative requirements specific to an event.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The maintaining of records as it applies to events coordination functions is explained in terms of standard operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Records include information gathering on suppliers and service organisations as it applies to venues, catering and other event specific services, organisational forms and templates, recording and reporting of logistical arrangements, supplier contracts and agreements, financial support documentation as specified.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Internal and external approval requirements are described as it relates to the event and events business. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Approval requirements include levels of authority, approval procedures, internal and external communication channels and requirements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform events logistics functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The planning of a venue is concluded in terms of the event and organisational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Planning includes information gathering on suitable venues, selection of venues according to event needs and specifications, obtaining of quotations, venue approval, bookings, agreements and contracts with the venue, special requirements such as meeting lay-out and equipment requirements.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The planning of catering services is concluded in terms of the event and organisational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Planning includes information gathering on suitable suppliers, obtaining of quotations, selection of suppliers according to needs and specifications, menu approval, consideration of special dietary and religious requirements, times of meals and breaks, service bookings, agreements and contracts.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The acquisition of event specific services is concluded in terms of the event and organisational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Acquisition includes information gathering on suitable suppliers, selection of suppliers according to needs and specifications, confirmation of quantitative and qualitative requirements, delivery timeframes and specifications or briefs, service bookings, agreements and contracts, hire, loan or purchase arrangements and methods of payment as negotiated. Event specific services may include provision of accommodation and transport/transfer services, décor and decorations, gifts and other material, printing and information packs as per event requirements and the nature of the type of event arranged.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain records as it applies to the administration of finances in the events business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The maintaining of financial records as it applies to events coordination functions is explained in terms of standard operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Financial records include service requisitions, order submission, cost code indication if and where required, invoice verification as per agreements with suppliers, submission of relevant records to financial departments for processing.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Service delivery documentation as it applies to event logistics is assessed against event contract details as to enable the facilitation of financial administration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation and records are completed as to enable conclusion of financial administration. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Completion includes signatures for authorisation and verification, preparation for submission to the financial department, handling of queries and addressing of discrepancies within personal levels of authority.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing an individual against this unit standard must meet the assessor requirements of the relevant ETQA. In particular, such assessors must demonstrate that they assess in terms of the scope and context defined in all the range statements.
  • Any institution offering learning towards this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Organisational policy and procedures for the management of meetings/events.
  • Organisational policy and procedures for contracting suppliers.
  • Organisational procedures for coordinating a function or event.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OH and S) and risk management procedures for coordination of functions and events.
  • Knowledge of typical technical requirements for functions.
  • Knowledge of typical layouts for functions.
  • Development of promotional displays and material.
  • Public relations knowledge.
  • Organisational procedures for processing of accounts to be paid.
  • Industrial Relations Act.
  • Insurance laws.
  • Local government by-laws. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solving problems by identifying and actioning any discrepancies in agreements and the qualitative and quantitative delivery of services as agreed upon for the event. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working with others and in teams by liasing internally and externally in order to meet event briefs and requirements as part of the events team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Planning and organising activities when arranging venues, catering and services as it applies to the event or events business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, organising and analysing information by sourcing, recording and evaluation of supplier service portfolios, quotations and matching suppliers with events and organisational requirements as to enable service procurement and delivery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating information in providing information on the logistical arrangements both internally and externally and in the conclusion of arrangements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using technology when maintaining records and information as to support the execution of event logistical arrangements. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  61609   Further Education and Training Certificate: Volunteer Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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