Running a Leisure Event

Learners should be able to: 

• understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 in relation to this occupational area; 

• identify health, safety and environmental considerations when planning a leisure event; 

• describe three career opportunities in the leisure sector; 

• identify and discuss a range of sports and leisure events; • complete a feasibility study for the event to be undertaken; 

• describe the various roles required within the team and allocate responsibilities; 

• identify the skills and resources required to run the event; • complete a risk assessment for the event; 

• design a customer questionnaire to evaluate the event; 

• formulate a detailed action plan identifying timescales and individual roles; 

• chair team meetings and communicate effectively; 

• develop a contingency plan; and 

• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks. 

Learners should be able to: 

• communicate effectively with the team members; 

• demonstrate good personal appearance and behaviour;

 • consider any special needs that have been identified; 

• be aware of the requirements to adhere to any necessary emergency procedures; 

• contribute effectively to the successful completion of the event; 

• effectively communicate with customers; 

• gather feedback about the event from customers using the questionnaire; 

• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks.

Learners should be able to: 

• chair a meeting to discuss the success of the event; 

• evaluate team performance against set objectives; 

• collate and analyse questionnaire responses; 

• review any problems that occurred and discuss their resolution; 

• make recommendations for the improvement of future events; 

• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks; and 

• carry out an end-of-unit evaluation.