Diploma of Event Management
The Diploma of Event Management provides students with sound knowledge of event management processes and a broad range of event-related skills. Students learn how to work independently to make operational event management decisions. Students completing the course will be equipped to work in the diverse events industry, both in the planning and delivery of events.
Duration
12 months full-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3400278194 (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
I have always been passionate about events! At Swinburne, I had the opportunity to work in their events and experience team and was planning events for students at all Swinburne campuses in Melbourne such as O Week, Welcome Back Week, R U OK? Day and many more.
Michael
Diploma of Events Management
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
- communicate effectively with a range of relevant stakeholders
- provide briefings to event team members on plans, operations and staging procedures
- write clear and concise event planning documentation and operational procedures
- generate ideas to improve event products, services, operational practices and efficiency
- monitor and evaluate financial performance of events
- develop and maintain knowledge of event industry practices, trends products, services and suppliers
- know the primary components of laws that specifically relate to the events industry and implement operational compliance practices for events including budget management, team leadership and customer service
- select and use technologies to support event coordination activities.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2021
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,717. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Event ManagementEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $14,700 | $5,480 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $3,983 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,110.
Fees for 2022
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,813. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Event ManagementEstimated course fees for 2022* |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $14,700 | $6,310 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $3,887 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,110.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a minimum of Year 12 completion or equivalent.
It is strongly recommended that those entering this qualification possess vocational experience in events, or fields such as business, creative industries, hospitality, sport, tourism or travel; however this is not mandatory.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059