Course Code: SIT50212

Course Overview

Take your love of events to the next level with the Diploma of Events! If you have always been interested in event planning and execution, and have a love for people and travel, this is your opportunity to make a career out of it!

You can learn the in-depth skills and gain the knowledge required to co-ordinate, plan and execute events across a wide range of industries and sectors like travel and tourism, hospitality, sports, music, cultural and community.

Completion of this course will see you equipped with the skills required to work independently and autonomously to plan events and execute them in a multitude of locations and settings.

Campus

Bendigo City Campus / Echuca Campus

Course Structure

The course is delivered over 6 months, with classes held on 3-4 days a week.

Classes will typically be held between 9:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised

Possible careers

• Conference Co-ordinator

• Event Co-ordinator

• Event Planner

• Event Sales Co-ordinator

• Exhibitions Co-ordinator

• In-house meetings co-ordinator

• Venue Co-ordinator

Prerequisites

You need to have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this course and be at least 15 years of age. All applicants will also be required to attend an interview and fill out a pre-selection form.

How to apply

Application to Bendigo TAFE

Selection process

You will need to undertake a Language, literacy and numeracy assessment.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience. Further information refer to RPL

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

Learning options

Classroom based

Key study areas

• Customer service

• Event staging

• Leadership

• Project management

• OHS

• Event industry knowledge

Further study opportunities

Following completion of the Diploma of Events

After achieving SIT50212 Diploma of Events, individuals could further their vocational or higher education through SIT60212 Advanced Diploma of Events, advanced diploma or degree programs in business management, creative industries, events, hospitality, sport, tourism or travel.