Diploma of Event Management

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National code: SIT50322 Diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

Plan and deliver exciting events and experiences as an event planner.

In our Diploma of Event Management, you’ll develop a broad range of event-related skills from planning to production.

Learn how to lead a team with confidence, understand operational compliance and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders. Plus, get real industry experience as part of your course.

Graduate ready to produce events for a range of industries including tourism, travel, culture and music, sport and the community sector.

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

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 in both planning and delivery of events. As part of this course students are required to participate in work integrated learning in the events industry.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 20 units, as listed below. Students also undertake a minimum of 50 hours of work integrated learning during the 12 months of the course.

Units of study

Core units

Source and use information on the events industry (SITEEVT020)

Manage event production components (SITEEVT026)

Manage on-site event operations (SITEEVT028)

Enhance customer service experiences (SITXCCS015)

Manage finances within a budget (SITXFIN009)

Lead and manage people (SITXHRM009)

Recruit, select and induct staff (SITXHRM010)

Establish and conduct business relationships (SITXMGT005)

Manage projects (SITXMGT006)

Plan and implement sales activities (SITXMPR011)

Coordinate marketing activities (SITXMPR012)

Prepare and present proposals (SITXMPR016)

Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks (SITXWHS006)

Elective units

Manage bump in and bump out of shows (CUAPPM514)

Develop and implement event management plans (SITEEVT032)

Organise event infrastructure (SITEEVT027)

Develop event concepts (SITEEVT030)

Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes (CUAPPM513)

Develop social media engagement plans (BSBMKG546)

Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law (SITXGLC002)

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.

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 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.

The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $11,191. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Event Management Estimated course fees for 2023*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$14,700	$6,760	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$3,790	Fully Covered	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Estimated course fees for 2023*

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

$6,760

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

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

$3,790

Fully Covered

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

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 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
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.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,115.

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How to apply

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