Assignment title: Information
.Assessment outline
Assessment task Word limit File format
Part A: Research report
The steps involved in setting up your own event management business 1500 words Word document
Part B: Policies and procedures document for your business
A Policy and Procedures document to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for your new business. 2000 words Word document
Part A –Research Report
Write a detailed report (maximum 1500 words) that outlines all the steps involved in setting up your own event management business. You may need to contact your local council and various state government departments for this task.
Your report will be required to be presented professionally and include the following sections:
• table of contents
• introduction
• company name and ABN
• building regulations
• planning permits
• third party insurance if required
• health and safety regulations
• liquor licence regulations
• GST registration
• taxation requirements (especially when employing staff)
• legal advice required
• any compliance needs
• risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance
• specialist advice/specialists required.
For each should include:
• detailed costs involved where applicable
• link to the relevant website (e.g., application process, legislation, or regulation)
• brief summary in dot points on important information about the requirements that should be noted
• record of your consultations with advisors from relevant organisations (name, contact details and organisation title).
Part B – Policies and Procedures document
You are required to develop a policy and procedures document that outlines a compliance program to meet the legal requirements for your new business. This program should include:
• system for monitoring compliance
• internal audits as appropriate
• staff training process
• process for dissemination of information
• contingency plans for compliance breaches
• mapping for workplace planning and operations
• implementation and review procedures.
Assume that you have a staff of five to ten people who will be referring to this document. It should be presented professionally, and include:
• title page
• table of contents
• review date
• introduction
• definitions where required
• referencing to legal requirements
• important compliance dates
• resources required
• roles and responsibilities
• all relevant sample forms and task checklists in the appendix
• references
• appropriate headers and footers – page numbers, date, etc.