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Diploma of Events
includes co-enrolment in Certificate 3 in Events (18052)

Course S18075

CRICOS Code 064946J
National Code SIT50207

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Duration

1 year full-time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.


Campuses in Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Bankstown Feb A$12,380    
Granville Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Northern Beaches Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Ryde Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Ultimo Feb, Jul A$12,380    


Campuses outside Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
CHEC Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Kingscliff Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Nowra Feb A$11,900    
Port Macquarie Feb, Jul A$12,380    
Wollongong Feb A$11,900    

*Intakes shown in red have already been filled
^Fees per course

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Description

Designed for people who want to work in the events industry as an event manager, festival manager, sports event manager, arts event manager, corporate event manager or similar.

Develop your knowledge of the events industry and acquire a range of management, budgetary and event-specific skills including the selection of appropriate venues, development of event concepts, information technology skills for events, risk management, operational planning and event specific project management. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placement within the event industry.

Career Opportunities

Events manager, festival manager, sports events manager, arts events manager, corporate events manager

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Students must be 18 years of age or older if they are undertaking modules that involve the service of alcohol and gaming operations
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)

Exit Points

  • Certificate 3 in Events (18052)

Course Structure

The course consists of 1 compulsory group and 1 elective group.

Core Units

Group 1
All module/units must be completed

  • Use business technology
  • Plan and manage meetings
  • Manage quality customer service
  • Develop and update event industry knowledge
  • Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements
  • Select event venues and sites
  • Manage event staging
  • Provide on site event management services
  • Interpret financial information
  • Manage finances within a budget
  • Lead and manage people
  • Manage projects
  • Establish and conduct business relationships
  • Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks

Elective Units

Group 2
Only 10 module/units must be completed

  • Facilitate continuous improvement
  • Manage people performance
  • Prepare budgets and financial plans
  • Manage environmental performance
  • Profile the market
  • Organise and facilitate rehearsals
  • Coordinate production operations
  • Establish and manage production requirements and resources
  • Organise and monitor bump in/bump out
  • Determine resource requirements for total production
  • Develop and maintain community/stakeholder relationships
  • Address copyright requirements
  • Finance a project
  • Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
  • Book and coordinate supplier services
  • Write business documents
  • Make presentations
  • Coordinate on site event registrations
  • Plan and develop event proposals and bids
  • Develop event concepts
  • Develop conference programs
  • Organise and monitor event infrastructure
  • Prepare and monitor budgets
  • Obtain and manage sponsorship
  • Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
  • Maintain equipment for activities
  • Maintain sport and recreational facilities
  • Implement facility maintenance programs
  • Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance
  • Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
  • Develop and maintain a competitive pricing strategy for a leisure and recreation service

Additional Information

Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

 

Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.

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