Diploma of Event Management
Diploma of Event Management
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of event-related skills and sound knowledge of event management processes to coordinate event operations. They operate independently and make operational event management decisions. Events are diverse in nature and this qualification provides a pathway to work for event…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of event-related skills and sound knowledge of event management processes to coordinate event operations. They operate independently and make operational event management decisions.
Events are diverse in nature and this qualification provides a pathway to work for event or exhibition organizations operating in a range of industries, including the tourism and travel, hospitality, sport, cultural, and community sectors.
The diversity of employers includes event or exhibition management companies, event venues, or organizations their own events. Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of events takes place, on-site at venues where events are staged or a combination of both.
Possible roles include event or exhibition planner and coordinator positions in the areas of conferencing, event sales, functions, in-house meetings, staging and venues.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
A variety of methods are incorporated into the course to accommodate different learning styles. These include, but are not limited to, project work, reports, observations, portfolio development, case study analysis, role play and individual presentations.
DELIVERY APPROACH AND MODE
The delivery approach of this course is based on a timetable of 20 hours per week. The mode of delivery and assessment of this course may include lectures, group workshops, presentations, practical activities, some self-directed learning as well as research reports. These components will be supported by blended learning methodologies, face to face classroom-based learning and/or a flexible approach with online learning.
COURSE STRUCTURE
To attain a Diploma of Event Management, competency in the following 21 units must be achieved:
SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITEEVT001 Source and use information on the events industry
SITEEVT012 Develop event concepts
SITEEVT007 Select event venues and sites
SITTTSL008 Book supplier products and services
SITTTSL006 Prepare quotations
SITXMPR004 Coordinate Marketing Activities
SITXMGT003 Manage projects
SITEEVT003 Coordinate on-site event registrations
SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget
BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation
BSBADM502 Manage Meetings
SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships
SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences
SITXMGT001 Monitor Work Operations
SITEEVT010 Manage on-site event operations
SITEEVT008 Manage event staging components
SITEEVT009 Organise event infrastructure
BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
REQUIREMENTS
- Year 12 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
- Students must be 18 years of age or over
- International students require an English language proficiency score of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Lonsdale Institute is a training organization located in the heart of Melbourne and in Sydney. Some of the study options on offer include the Advanced Diploma of Business; the Diploma of Business; General English; the Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English; the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English; and the Diploma of Project Management.
