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Diploma of Event Management

This qualification covers planning and running events, both in the office and at the event site. It includes event production, on-site operations, budgets, marketing, sales, proposals, projects and leading staff. Event coordinators with experience could have their work recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Event and exhibition coordinators who work for event companies, venues or organisations that run their own events.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Event coordinator
  • Event manager
  • Event planner
  • Meetings coordinator
  • Exhibition coordinator

Qualification structure

20 units must be completed: 4 units from Group A. 3 units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or 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. © Commonwealth of Aust ralia, 2022 SkillsIQ Note: Units marked with * have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

13 units
  1. SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
  2. SITEEVT026Manage event production components
  3. SITEEVT028Manage on-site event operations
  4. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  5. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  6. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  7. SITXHRM010Recruit, select and induct staff
  8. SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationships
  9. SITXMGT006Manage projects
  10. SITXMPR011Plan and implement sales activities
  11. SITXMPR012Coordinate marketing activities
  12. SITXMPR016Prepare and present proposals
  13. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Elective units

60 units

Group A - Event Management

  1. CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
  2. CUAEVP511Coordinate installation and dismantling of exhibitions
  3. CUAPPM422Organise and facilitate rehearsals
  4. CUAPPM431Compile production schedules
  5. CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
  6. CUAPPM514Manage bump in and bump out of shows
  7. CUASMT513Develop and maintain production documents
  8. SITEEVT021Administer event registrations
  9. SITEEVT023Plan in-house events
  10. SITEEVT024Develop conference and event programs
  11. SITEEVT025Select event venues and sites
  12. SITEEVT027Organise event infrastructure
  13. SITEEVT029Research event industry trends and practice industry
  14. SITEEVT030Develop event concepts
  15. SITEEVT033Develop event transport plans
  16. SITEEVT034Develop crowd management plans
  17. SITEEVT035Develop multi-venue event plans
  18. SITEEVT036Plan and allocate exhibition space
  19. SITEEVT037Recruit and manage exhibitors
  20. SITXCCS017Use a computerised booking system
  21. BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  22. SITXGLC002Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
  23. CUAFOH511Manage front of house services

Group B - General electives

  1. BSBCMM411Make presentations
  2. BSBTWK503Manage meetings
  3. BSBWRT411Write complex documents
  4. SITXCOM009Address protocol requirements
  5. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  6. SITXCRI003Respond to a customer in crisis
  7. BSBTEC402Design and produce complex spreadsheets
  8. BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  9. BSBXCS405Contribute to cyber security incident responses
  10. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  11. SIRXOSM004Analyse performance of social media and online business tools
  12. SIRXOSM006 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
  13. SIRXOSM007Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  14. SIRXSTR001Develop an ecommerce strategy
  15. BSBFIN301Process financial transactions
  16. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  17. SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
  18. SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgets
  19. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  20. BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
  21. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  22. SITXHRM011Manage volunteers
  23. SITXHRM012Monitor staff performance
  24. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  25. BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
  26. BSBOPS504Manage business risk
  27. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  28. BSBMKG431Assess marketing opportunities
  29. BSBMKG441Develop public relations documents
  30. BSBMKG544Plan and monitor direct marketing activities
  31. BSBMKG553Develop public relations campaigns
  32. BSBMKG624Manage market research
  33. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  34. SITXMPR009Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
  35. SITXMPR010Create a promotional display or stand
  36. SITXMPR015Obtain and manage sponsorship
  37. SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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