Questions and Answers
What should students be able to gain an overview of after completing the module?
The event industry
What are the competencies of this module? (Select all that apply)
What is a component of the Skills Framework for Tourism?
What is the economic contribution of the tourism sector to Singapore's GDP?
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The tourism sector is considered one of Singapore's key service sectors and economic pillars, contributing to ______ of our nation’s annual gross domestic product.
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What is one of the main roles of the Skills Framework for Tourism?
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Match the following components with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Module Overview
- Objectives include understanding the event industry, determining event objectives, categorizing event scales, and planning successful events.
- Three competencies:
- Analyze Career Pathways in Events Industry
- Categorize Scale and Structure of Events
- Map Out Stages of Event Planning.
- Two assessments: Group project and written test.
Competency 1: Analyze Career Pathways in Events Industry
- Focuses on the Tourism Skills Framework and its relation to the events industry.
- Emphasizes ongoing skills development and identifies career pathways for event professionals.
Tourism Skills Framework
- Part of SkillsFuture initiative designed for Singapore workforce skill enhancement.
- Developed collaboratively with SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore, and Singapore Tourism Board.
- Supports manpower strategies by identifying key jobs, career pathways, and skills for sector growth.
Five Components of the Tourism Skills Framework
- Sector Information: Describes employment landscapes, statistics on manpower, and job requirements.
- Career Pathways: Details vertical and lateral advancement opportunities within the sector.
- Job Roles: Outlines necessary skills, work contexts, and worker profiles for various roles.
- Skill Description: Analyzes skills comprehensively, focusing on occupational and personal development.
- Training Programmes: Connects skills to available training options, including apprenticeships and skills-based initiatives.
Sub-sectors of the Skills Framework for Tourism
- Essential to Singapore’s economy, contributing around 4% to GDP.
- Includes Attractions, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), and Tours and Travel Services.
- Strengthens Singapore's reputation as a global travel hub by diversifying tourism offerings.
Skills in Demand for Event Professionals
- Importance of data analytics and big data.
- Increasing digitalization of business operations.
- Need for bespoke customer experience curation.
Career Pathways in Events Industry
- Covers fields like Event Management, Venue Management, and operations in the events sector.
- Highlights opportunities for entrepreneurship within the event space in Singapore.
- Discusses various business structures and processes for starting an event business.
Personality Traits for Event Professionals
- Essential qualities include agility, communication, dedication, leadership, negotiation skills, organization, and interpersonal skills.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of the event industry, focusing on event objectives, genres, and the planning stages for successful events. It covers key competencies such as analyzing career pathways and categorizing the scale and structure of both local and international events. Test your knowledge on these critical elements of event management!
