Course Code: EMT307

Synopsis

EMT307 Logistics and Site Operations will provide an insight into the planning, allocation, deployment and coordination of resources required to deliver different types of events will be covered in this course. It gives an understanding of transportation and international freight operations, venue logistics, organization/production schedule for execution of events, secretariat services, M&E technical support, floor management, working with crews and service providers, ticketing, hospitality, ushering, visitor/audience management, crowd control, efficiency in operations with maintenance, risk and emergency management, post-event logistics, etc.
Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Logistics: Planning and Operations
  • Event Operations
  • Floor Plan Development
  • Elements of Logistics
  • Facilities and Site Selection
  • Infrastructural Facilities for Event Operations
  • Selecting Service Contractors
  • Event Risk Management and Safety
  • Risk Management Process
  • Traffic and Car Park Management for Events
  • Freight Operations
  • Maintenance and Shut Down of Event Site

Learning Outcome

  • Demonstrate understanding of management techniques to plan and manage an event
  • Discuss elements of logistics and site operations
  • Recommend provisions of infrastructure and facilities for events
  • Demonstrate ability to handle activities during and after the shutdown of event
  • Plan, allocate, deploy and coordinate resources required to deliver different types of events
  • Appraise and implement risk management practices, including crowd disturbance, panic, injury, accident, terrorism, fire, emergency disaster plan etc