SITEEVT001 Source list
The purpose of this source list is to provide you with a starting point for researching the events industry. You will need to research more for your assessments and throughout your course. Click on the links below to explore information sources in this document.
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TIPS:
- Add to this list as you research the events industry.
- Keep this list as a resource for your portfolio and future studies.
Contents
- Discussions with industry personnel
- Internet
- Libraries and media
- Industry accreditation operators
- Industry association and organisation
- Industry journals, reference books and seminars
- Network with colleagues / suppliers
- Government regulation documents relating to event laws
- Australian consumer law
- Environmental Protection
- Equal Opportunity
- Sustainability
- Training courses
- Ethics
- Trends
- Unions
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1. Discussions with industry personnel
- Ask questions of someone in industry and use the information in your assignment – make sure to add it to your bibliography.
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2. Internet
- Use google as a starting point – enter those key words. Make sure you check out the eResources in the TAFE NSW Lib Guide listed below.
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3. Libraries and media
- TAFE NSW Event Management LibGuide
Find relevant, reliable information for your subject. Books, videos, journals, research databases, Australian Standards, and more.
- TAFE NSW library services – general
- www.news.com.au
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4. Industry accreditation operators
- Meetings & Events Australia (MEA)
- International Organisation for Standardization – IS0 20121 Sustainable Events
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5. Industry association and organisation
- Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)
- International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)
- Meetings Events Australia (MEA)
- Business Events Council of Australia (BECA)
- Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) Association
- Australian Festival Association (AFA)
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6. Industry journals, reference books and seminars
- Meetings, Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Magazine
- North Star Meetings Group
- IFEA Event Insider
- Meetings & Conventions (M&C) News
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7. Network with colleagues / suppliers
- Work in industry? Ask your colleagues or even contractors and suppliers!
Working or volunteering in the industry is a great way to get firsthand experience and build your skills and knowledge.
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8. Government regulation documents relating to event laws
- Local council
Check your city council / local council websites – example
- Australian consumer law
Australian consumer law
- Environmental Protection
NSW Environmental and Protection Authority (NSW EPA) – noise regulations
- Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act
- Anti- Discrimination NSW South Wales
- LegalVision – What is EEO?
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9. Sustainability
- Sustainable Event Alliance
- North Byron Parklands
- Tips for sustainable events
- How to plan a sustainable event
- Sustainable communities online
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10. Training courses
Explore the following pages to find out more about training courses, career progression and salaries.
- Advanced Diploma of Events @ TAFE NSW
- Explore your next study option at TAFE
- Australian Government Job Outlook Australia
- Explore a diverse range of occupations including employment prospects, training, pathways, skills and knowledge required and the key work environment tasks.
- Seek.com
- Research career options, skills required qualifications and courses, current job advertisements.
- Australian Pay Scale index (job research)
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11. Ethics
Articles and blogs on the topic of ethics to start your research:
- Wednesday Wisdom: Ethical Issues in Event Planning
- Five significant ethical issues in the event industry
- Ethical considerations when planning events
- Further reading: Complete Guide to Ethics Management: An Ethics Toolkit for Managers
- Also see The Event Co workplace documents: Code of Conduct
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12. Trends
This unit explores trends in the events industry with a focus of E-business (or E-commerce) and social media. Before starting your research ensure you understand what these terms mean.
- What is Ebusiness?
- What is social media?
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13. Unions
Explore the following pages to find out more about unions
- The role of unions
- Industrial action & union membership
- Find the union relevant to your industry
- Australian Council of Trade Unions
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