Diploma of Event Management
- National Course Code: SIT50316
- TAFE NSW code: SIT50316-01V01-22RYD-009
Location – Ryde
Attendance
Variable
Course Start Date
06 Sep 2022
Study Commitment
23 Hours per week
Duration
40 weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
- VET Student Loans Available
Course Details
The nationally recognised Diploma of Event Management will give you the full spectrum of skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an events coordinator. Learn to confidently coordinate events, grow your interpersonal skills and choose your events specialty with this engaging TAFE NSW course.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Respond to event needs and develop production schedules
- Lead and manage people
- Manage event staging, sponsorship and operations
- Manage finances within a budget
- Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisation and efficiency
- Collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Initiative, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Attention to detail
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally accredited qualification at Diploma level
- Strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Conference coordinator
- Event or exhibition planner
- Event sales coordinator
- Festival project coordinator
- Function coordinator
- Staging coordinator
GROW YOUR CAREER
Expand your opportunities with these further study options:
- Advanced Diploma of Events Management
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Diploma of Tourism
- Diploma of Business
This course is superseded.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.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
LICENCING REQUIREMENTS
NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require students to be at least 18 years old if they undertake units that involve the service of alcohol and/or gaming operations.
You need to be at least 18 years old to complete the electives below:
- Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA)
- Provide responsible gambling services (RCG)
Students who complete the RSA and RCG electives will receive a competency card from NSW Liquor and Gaming allowing you to serve or supply alcohol and/or work with gaming machines.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in the event industry
- A desire to progress your career in event management
- The capability to work well with people and in teams
- Intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
- Good computing skills with experience using the Microsoft Office Suite
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated time management skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
This course offers a pathway from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Tourism or Events into the Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management. This is a seamless transition into the second year of the Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management with 24 credit points. You will be studying at TAFE NSW St Leonards SYDNEY for two years and graduating with a degree from the University of Canberra.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a variable combination course. You must attend approximately 23 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 12 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run for 40 weeks.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL). If you meet the VSL eligibility and academic suitability requirements, you are able to apply to the Commonwealth for a loan to cover all or part of your course fee. We will ask you whether you would like to apply for a VET Student Loan when you enrol and advise you of the process.
To complete your VET Student Loan application, you will need to provide:
- Your Tax File Number (TFN). If you dont have a TFN, click here for information on how to apply for one. You can complete your loan application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you dont provide your TFN before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.
- Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) ). If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN whenever you access a student loan. If you dont have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.
- A copy of your Australian Year 12 Certificate; OR
- A copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework (where the language of instruction was English). If you previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification at TAFE NSW, just let us know where and when you studied in your application; OR
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. We will let you know if this is required once you apply.
Find out more about VET Student Loans
Direct payment by Unit of Study instalments is available for this course.
The Units of Study and associated fees for this course are detailed above. Fees are charged on the census day for each Unit of Study. To secure a loan for part or all of your course, you must be eligible and submit a valid application to the Commonwealth for a VET Student Loan. You may withdraw prior to the census date without incurring a fee.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
| Code | Name | Start Date | End Date | Census Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UOS VSL-SIT50316-22RYD-032 | UOS VSL-SIT50316 | 06 Sep 2022 | 02 Dec 2022 | 04 Oct 2022 | $1,058.00 |
| UOS VSL-SIT50316-22RYD-033 | UOS VSL-SIT50316 | 05 Dec 2022 | 03 Mar 2023 | 03 Jan 2023 | $1,058.00 |
| UOS VSL-SIT50316-23RYD-036 | UOS VSL-SIT50316 | 06 Mar 2023 | 02 Jun 2023 | 03 Apr 2023 | $1,058.00 |
| UOS VSL-SIT50316-23RYD-037 | UOS VSL-SIT50316 | 05 Jun 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 07 Aug 2023 | $1,056.00 |
Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| 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
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SITEEVT002 | Process and monitor event registrations |
| SITEEVT005 | Plan in-house events or functions |
| SITEEVT007 | Select event venues and sites |
| SITTTSL006 | Prepare quotations |
| SITXCOM004 | Address protocol requirements |
| SITXEBS002 | Develop, implement and monitor the use of social media in a business |
| SITXGLC001 | Research and comply with regulatory requirements |
| SITXHRM005 | Manage volunteers |
| SITXMPR006 | Obtain and manage sponsorship |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Ryde
Phone 131 601
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