SIT50322 

Diploma of Event Management

CRICOS CODE: 114496A
Duration
104 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
200 hours total of work placement
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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of event-related skills and sound knowledge of event management processes to coordinate event operations They operate independently and make a range of operational event management decisions.

Events are diverse in nature, and this qualification provides a pathway to work for event management companies, event venues, or organisations that organise their own events. Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of events takes place, on-site at venues where events are staged or a combination of both.

Duration/Delivery

Duration
104 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
200 hours total of work placement

Entry Requirements

ACOS requires that all students:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital [LLND] assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLND skills required by the course.
  • Demonstrating aninterest in, knowledge of and suitability for work in the hospitality industry
  • Demonstrate the level of maturity required to be responsible in the hospitality industry

 

Further Information – International Students

This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

  • Meet the English proficiency requirements with a valid IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any band, or PTE Academic score of 47 with no score of 39 in each section.
  • Are suitable for entry via an interview (online or in person) as part of the course selection process.
  • It is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, students provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa [subclass 500].

 

Additional Work Placement requirements:

  • Possess a Police check (required for work placement)
  • Updated Vaccination Record
  • Have a reasonable level of fitness to complete manual and physically demanding tasks commonly required in hospitality settings, such as standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and carrying items during service or event operations.

Units of Competency

Title Core / Elective
SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events history Core
SITEEVT026 Manage event production components Core
SITEEVT028 Manage on-site event operations Core
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences Core
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget Core
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff Core
SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business realtionships Core
SITXMGT006 Manage projects Core
SITXMPR011 Plan and implement sales activities Core
SITXMPR012 Coordinate marketing activities Core
SITXMPR016 Prepare and present proposals Core
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control risks Core
SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations Elective
SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events Elective
SITXCCS017 Use a computerised booking system Elective
BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
CUAFOH511 Manage front of house services Elective
BSBCMM411 Make presentations Elective
SITXHRM012 Monitor staff performance Elective

Career Outcomes

Event ManagerCatering ManagerCreative DirectorProgram Coordinator Site Management CoordinatorVenue ManagementConference ArchitectEvent Planner

Fees

FeesDomestic StudentInternational Student
Enrolment Fee$450$450
Materials Fee$550$550
Tuition Fee$8,000$20,000
Total$9,000$21,000

Education Pathway

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with the following courses.

  • SIT60222 Advanced Diploma of Event Management
  • Any other course from the SIT Training Package