Diploma of Event Management

Program Overview

Diploma of Event Management (SIT50322)

Overview

Take your career in events to the next level with this advanced-level course that will qualify you to work as a conference or venue coordinator, or an event or exhibition planner.

What can I do?

• Conference Coordinator
• Event or Exhibition Planner
• Function Coordinator
• Venue Coordinator
• Staging Coordinator

Course outcome:

SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management

Course description

Upgrade your career in events with this advanced-level qualification. Events is an exciting, fast-paced industry that requires you to work effectively as part of a team to create memorable experiences for your audience.

This award-winning diploma will give you the specialized skills and knowledge to be an expert event manager. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will ensure you gain hands-on and theoretical knowledge in the workplace and our state-of-the-art facilities using the latest industry software.

The course covers how to lead and manage people, coordinate marketing activities, creatively collaborate and manage financial budgets. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a conference or venue coordinator, or an event or exhibition manager and provide you the foundation knowledge to pursue further studies in your field.

Core units

• SITEEVT020: Source and use information on the events industry
• SITEEVT026: Manage event production components
• SITEEVT028: Manage on-site event operations
• SITXCCS015: Enhance customer service experiences
• SITXFIN009: Manage finances within a budget
• SITXHRM009: Lead and manage people
• SITXHRM010: Recruit, select and induct staff
• SITXMGT005: Establish and conduct business relationships
• SITXMGT006: Manage projects
• SITXMPR011: Plan and implement sales activities
• SITXMPR012: Coordinate marketing activities
• SITXMPR016: Prepare and present proposals
• SITXWHS006: Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Elective units

• BSBTWK503: Manage meetings
• CUAPPM431: Compile production schedules
• SITEEVT021: Administer event registrations
• SITEEVT023: Plan in-house events
• SITEEVT025: Select event venues and sites
• SITXCCS016: Develop and manage quality customer service practices
• SITXCCS017: Use a computerised booking system
• SITXCOM010: Manage conflict
• SITXMGT004: Monitor work operations

Ways to study

• On campus
• Online
• TAFE at School
• International

Study locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast

Study modes

• On campus with some online
• Online virtual classroom
• Online self-directed

Duration

• 1 year (full-time)
• Up to 1 year (part-time)
• Up to 18 months (part-time)

Workload

• Full-time: 3 days per week
• Part-time: 2 x 3 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus 1 day workshop per module
• Part-time: 11 hours per week

What you'll pay

• Concession: $6,900 - $10,420
• Subsidised: $8,020 - $11,540
• Full fee: $11,700 - $15,220
• TAFE at School Full Fee: $7,240
• International: $18,200

Entry requirements

• No formal entry requirements
• Selection criteria:
  • Domestic students: recommended to have worked in the service industry and/or completed lower-level qualifications
  • Face-to-face (on campus): 18 years of age or over, or completion of year 12 of high schooling
  • TAFE at School: enrolled in a high school program, completed year 11 with sound achievement in English, mathematics, and computer skills
  • International students: English language proficiency, academic requirements (completion of year 12 or equivalent)

Resources required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Recommended reading list and/or required textbooks
• Industry-standard uniform items (TAFE Queensland branded items, standard black clothing, enclosed shoes)

Placement

• Work experience placements available
• Eligibility contingent upon satisfactory academic progress

Assessment methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University pathways

• TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you to university
• Completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know
• We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.