Diploma of Event Management

Are you a born organiser? Turn that talent into a career. Gain a variety of administration and operational skills and knowledge of event management processes as well as events coordination. You'll be equipped to work independently and make operational event management decisions.

If your friends call you a born organiser then turn that natural talent into a career

• The Diploma of Event Management will provide you with a range of events administration and operational skills, knowledge of event industry operations, sound knowledge of event management processes and a broad range of skills to coordinate event operations.
• You will gain the confidence to work with some independence using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. You will also be equipped to work independently and make operational event management decisions.
• Events are diverse in nature and this qualification provides a pathway to work in events in a range of industries including tourism and travel, hospitality, sport, cultural, and community sectors

Timetable

• You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

Attendance in class

• This course requires your attendance in class for 4 days per week when studied full time.  
• ​Classes are generally timetabled Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• You will be required to take part in practical assessments which may take place in the evening or on a weekend at events organised by your lecturer. Further detail will be provided to you during orientation.

At-home study

• As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete additional study each week outside of scheduled classes, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. 

Job opportunities

• Conference and Event Organiser | Event Management Consultant | Event Manager | Exhibition Organiser | Wedding Coordinator

Other job titles may include:

• Event Sales Coordinator
• Function Coordinator
• Venue Coordinator

Units Core
National ID Unit title

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

Elective
National ID Unit title

• SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
• SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events
• SITEEVT025 Select event venues and sites
• SITEEVT027 Organise event infrastructure
• SITEEVT030 Develop event concepts
• SITXCCS017 Use a computerised booking system
• SITXMPR015 Obtain and manage sponsorship