Diploma of Event Management

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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.

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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 course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

In the Diploma of Event Management students will gain sound knowledge of event management processes and learn a broad range of event-related skills. They will learn how to work independently to make operational event management decisions. They will gain skills as a pathway to work in the diverse events industry both planning and delivery of events.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 20 units, as listed below.

Units of study

Core units

Source and use information on the events industry (SITEEVT001)

Establish and conduct business relationships (SITXMGT002)

Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks (SITXWHS002)

Manage finances within a budget (SITXFIN003)

Lead and manage people (SITXHRM003)

Manage event staging components (SITEEVT008)

Manage projects (SITXMGT003)

Monitor work operations (SITXMGT001)

Coordinate on-site event registrations (SITEEVT003)

Enhance customer service experiences (SITXCCS007)

Manage on-site event operations (SITEEVT010)

Elective units

Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes (CUAPPM503)

Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan (BSBMKG523)

Manage budgets and financial plans (BSBFIM501)

Select event venues and sites (SITEEVT007)

Organise event infrastructure (SITEEVT009)

Prepare and present proposals (SITXMPR008)

Research and comply with regulatory requirements (SITXGLC001)

Manage bump in and bump out of shows (CUAPPM504)

Develop and implement event management plans (SITEEVT014)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Possible job titles include conference coordinator; event or exhibition coordinator; event or exhibition planner; event sales coordinator; function coordinator; in-house meetings coordinator; meetings coordinator; staging coordinator; venue coordinator.

Aims and objectives

The course prepares students to work for event management organisations operating in a range of industries including the tourism and travel, hospitality, corporate, sport, cultural and community sectors.

Graduate skills

The course aims to provide the skills necessary to:

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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Event Management allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Business	0 - 8 units
Bachelor of Accounting	8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,528. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Event Management Estimated course fees for 2020*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE	$5,260	$14,130
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE	Fully Covered	$3,602

Estimated course fees for 2020*

For students who are granted a Free TAFE place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

$5,260

$14,130

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Fully Covered

$3,602

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,110.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

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Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

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

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