Diploma of Event Management

You will develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process.

On completion, you will have the confidence to manage a variety of events for different clients from conception through to operation.

You’ll gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of events, and develop skills in:

event staging financing and budgeting people management on-site event operations project management regulatory requirements hazard and safety management sponsorship management food and beverage service.

You will also gain hands-on experience using event management software such as Events Air, Event Brite, Sched and Ivvy to plan and execute events, including venue and supplier management.

To be awarded the SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management, a student must successfully complete a total of twenty (20) units of competency, comprising of:

• eleven (11) core units, and;

• nine (9) elective units, of which:
• four (4) units must be selected from Group A;
• two (2) units must be selected from Group A or Group B;
• three (3) units may be selected from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• SITEEVT001 - Source and use information on the events industry
• SITEEVT003 - Coordinate on-site event registrations
• SITEEVT008 - Manage event staging components
• SITEEVT010 - Manage on-site event operations
• SITXCCS007 - Enhance customer service experiences
• SITXFIN003 - Manage finances within a budget
• SITXHRM003 - Lead and manage people
• SITXMGT001 - Monitor work operations
• SITXMGT002 - Establish and conduct business relationships
• SITXMGT003 - Manage projects
• SITXWHS002 - Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• CUAFOH501 - Manage front of house services
• SITEEVT002 - Process and monitor event registrations
• SITEEVT005 - Plan in-house events or functions
• SITEEVT007 - Select event venues and sites
• SITTTSL010 - Use a computerised reservations or operations system

Group B

• BSBDIV501 - Manage diversity in the workplace
• BSBITU306 - Design and produce business documents
• SITXGLC001 - Research and comply with regulatory requirements

Imported

• SITXMPR007 - Develop and implement marketing strategies

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of event-related skills and sound knowledge of event management processes to coordinate event operations. They operate independently and make operational event management decisions.