Access & Interpret Product Info (Unit 3): Commercial Constraints & Deadlines

Complete activities within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or the organisation. 

Give an example of when you have completed a task or activity within a commercial time constraint in the work place.

Several times I've had to stick to a deadline for writing assignments for websites that I contribute to. Sometimes it will a month while other times it could be a week or a few days.

Access & Interpret Product Info (Unit 3): Terminologies & Abbreviations

Interpret industry terminology and common abbreviations for major product categories. 

List 5 common abbreviations used within your sector and/or organisation (Tourism, Hospitality or Events). 
- F & B (Food & Beverages)
- AV (Audio Visual) event production
- Q&A (Question and answer) time after a event
- VIP (Very Important Person)
- A & B ( Accommodation and Breakfast)


List 5 common industry terminologies used within your sector and/or organisation ( Tourism, Hospitality or Events) and explain their meaning.
- Count: The amount of people attending the event.
- Quote: The term describing stated price. For example, hall hire or catering hire.
- White Tie: Is known as a formal attire which expect for certain types of events. For men it's suits with white ties and evening dresses  for women.
-  Booking: Making an order or reservation for say ticket and accommodation etc.
- On-site catering: The event provides catered food for the guests.


Explain the use of the 24 hour clock within your sector (written or oral). 
The 24 hr clock is commonly used around the world, so using it makes everything less confusing when communicating.



Source:
http://www.confpeople.co.uk/glossary.html

Access & Interpret Product Info (Unit 3): Current Sources

Obtain current, relevant and accurate information on tourism, hospitality or event products by accessing a range in information sources and using different research methods. 

List 5 different sources where you can find current, relevant and accurate information on your specific industry sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events).

- Books
- Websites
- Event courses and seminars
- Personal Observation
- Work colleagues

Using these 5 sources, list 5 product offerings within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events). 
- Venue styling
- Audio visual
- Special Effects
- Stage design and construction
-Pyrotechnics
Pinterest link.

List 2 major categories within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events) and explain what product and/or service they provide. 
1. Sound
Product: AV equipment such as stereo, speakers, microphone, subwoofers and control panel.
Service:  It allows music, background sound or entertainment to be set up and used for the event.

2. Light
Product: Lighting-Fairy lights, coloured/neon lights, led or strobe lights and light emotion proton.

Service: This is used to brighten the venue or provide special effects. It can create a different feeling such as romance.


List 2 product features and 2 product benefits within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events).  
Venue Styling
Benefits: 
- Being able to converse with styling experts.
- Providing a personal touch.

Stage Design
Benefits:
- Meeting the needs of event.
- Can create a huge impact on presentation.

Source: 
http://www.eventequipment.com.au/lighting/special-effect
http://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/venue-spaces/design-the-experience

Access Information on Events (Unit 1): Main Roles And Interrelationships Of Sectors

Demonstrate knowledge of the event industry, including major roles, functions and interrelationships of sectors.

List and explain the main roles and functions of the various industry sectors (including crossover sectors such as tourism, hospitality, entertainment, culture and sport) and how each sector interrelates with each other. Provide 1 example.

Example: http://www.specialolympics.com.au/ourwork/competition