To gain entry into SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management candidates require:
Domestic students are encouraged to either undertake SIT30516 Certificate III in Events or be currently working in the industry prior to commencing the SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management.
his is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
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 organisations 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 organisations that organise 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.
To achieve a Diploma of Event Management a total of TWENTY (20) units of competency must be completed comprising ELEVEN (11) Core and NINE (9) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 860.
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Code |
Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours |
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CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
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SITEEVT001 |
Source and use information on the events industry |
25 |
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SITEEVT003 |
Coordinate on-site event registrations |
40 |
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SITEEVT008 |
Manage event staging components |
40 |
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SITEEVT010 |
Manage on-site event operations |
60 |
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SITXCCS007 |
Enhance customer service experiences |
40 |
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SITXFIN003 |
Manage finances within a budget |
30 |
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SITXHRM003 |
Lead and manage people |
60 |
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SITXMGT001 |
Monitor work operations |
20 |
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SITXMGT002 |
Establish and conduct business relationships |
60 |
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SITXMGT003 |
Manage projects |
60 |
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SITXWHS002 |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
30 |
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Total nominal hours for core units |
465 |
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ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
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SITEEVT002 |
Process and monitor event registrations |
60 |
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SITEEVT005 |
Plan in-house events or functions |
40 |
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SITEEVT006 |
Develop conference programs |
30 |
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SITEEVT007 |
Select event venues and sites |
35 |
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SITXGLC001 |
Research and comply with regulatory requirements |
80 |
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SITXHRM002 |
Roster staff |
30 |
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SITXMPR004 |
Coordinate marketing activities |
30 |
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BSBADM502 |
Manage meetings |
30 |
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BSBMGT617 |
Develop and implement a business plan (unnamed) |
60 |
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Total nominal hours for elective units |
395 |
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Total nominal hours for the qualification |
860 |
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Events include:
Meetings Co-ordinator
Events Coordinator
conference coordinator
event or exhibition planner
event sales coordinator
function coordinator
in-house meetings coordinator
staging coordinator
venue coordinator
