Course code: 900-82849

Statement of Attainment in Events Planning

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Overview About this course

The events industry is bouncing back, and a skills shortage means experienced staff are in demand. This short course teaches crucial skills in event coordination and shows how to identify and resolve issues that may impact event experiences.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Coordinate event projects and make sure they meet client requirements

  • Clarify the scope of work and identify possible challenges such as venue accessibility

  • Explore and analyse a range of ideas and solutions that work to the client's brief

  • Select and use the appropriate business software to produce required documents

  • Manage event documentation

  • Collaborate with others to brainstorm ideas and generate solutions

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

  • Credit towards a full qualification

  • Specialist skills to design and produce event planning documents such as run sheets, agreements, contracts, budget sheets, checklists, floor plans and event marketing materials

  • A sound understanding of a range of functions in event-standard computer applications such as Word, Excel and PPT

  • Techniques to format documents according to task requirements and meet layout, style and design principles

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

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.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Strong networking abilities and creativity

  • A passion for planning, organisation and detail

  • Good communication and the ability to take direction and lead projects

  • An understanding that weekend work is required from time-to-time

  • Time management and a commitment to meeting deadlines

  • Basic computing skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, access to a computer and a strong broadband signal

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.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: event coordinator, operations/exhibition assistant, venue coordinator, conference assistant with the Certificate III in Events.

Study pathways

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The Statement of Attainment in Events Planning does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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Your experience counts

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.

Units Units taught in this course

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.

  • Design and produce business documents BSBTEC301

  • Follow a design process CUADES201

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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