Diploma of Event Management

This Diploma of Event Management has been developed with a strong focus on experiential learning at festivals, conferences, and stadium productions. Students work closely with industry experts to gain the skills and knowledge needed to create, develop, and stage special events while coordinating a team in an efficient and productive manner.

Career Opportunities

• Community and music festival coordinator/manager
• Venue and venue services coordinator/manager
• Concert and touring production coordinator/manager
• Professional conference organiser
• Event contractor and supply company employee
• Fundraising manager (events) in not-for-profit organisations
• Event sales coordinator

Pathway to further studies

• SIT60222 Advanced Diploma of Event Management, or an advanced diploma or degree program in a variety of disciplines.

Unit code Unit name

• SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
• SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
• SITXMPR011 Plan and implement sales activities
• SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
• SITXMPR016 Prepare and present proposals
• SITEEVT026 Manage event production components
• SITEEVT028 Manage on-site event operations
• SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
• SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships
• SITXMPR012 Coordinate marketing activities
• SITXMGT006 Manage projects
• SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
• SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff

Elective units
Unit code Unit name

• CUAPPM513 Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
• SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events
• SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
• CUAACD312 Produce computer-aided drawings
• CUAFOH511 Manage front of house services
• SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
• SITEEVT024 Develop conference and event programs

Assessment

• Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.