Grab your ticket and become a qualified events assistant in the technologically savvy and evolving events, tourism and hospitality industry. Be prepared for the ride as you learn all aspects of event coordination and gain the essential hands-on skills for creating and running a successful event day.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Set-up and breakdown events
Process and monitor event registrations
Coordinate event logistics
Meet regulatory requirements
Source and apply events industry knowledge
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Practical and real-world experience at actual events in your local area (depending on availability)
Experience supporting an event such as set-up, operations and breakdown of real or simulated events
Opportunity to move across the industry, to refine your skills and to specialise in a particular area
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Foundational computing skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent stakeholder and customer communication skills
A passion for organising
Flexibility to work outside regular office hours
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: Conference assistant, Event or exhibition administrative assistant, Event or exhibition assistant, Event or exhibition operations assistant, Functions assistant, In-house meetings assistant, Junior event or exhibition coordinator, Logistics assistant, Meetings assistant and Venue assistant
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Events does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Events does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Events qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 Units of competency, including 6 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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