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DIPLOMA OF EVENTS - (sit50207)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
 
 Overview
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of event management skills, including significant communication, planning and organisational skills. This is underpinned by a detailed knowledge of the event management process.
Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. Work would be undertaken in both an office environment where event planning and organisation takes place, and at an event site.
The qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self or team.
Course Entry Requirements
·         Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
·         Mature age entry applicable
Learning Outcomes
These include:
·         Select event venues and sites
·         Plan and manage meetings
·         Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements
·         Manage event staging
·         Manage finances within a budget
·         Lead and manage people
·         Hands on experience with lighting and sound equipment
·         Bump in and bump out events
Employment Opportunities
To enable students who have successfully completed the course to work in the following areas:
·         Venue Coordinator
·         Conference Coordinator
·         Exhibitions Coordinator
·         Event Coordinator
·         Functions Coordinator
·         Event Manager
·         Public Relations

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Course Schedule

COURSE OUTLINE
Commencement
Enrol now for 2010
Duration
4 days per week for 40 weeks
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am to 3:30pm
(not including School and Public Holidays)
Location
42-46 Harrison Street, Cardiff
293-295 Mann Street, Gosford
Work placement
70 hours work placement within a Event/ Entertainment industry is a compulsory component of this course
Attendance
85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification
Course Fee
$8,827 (No concessions)
Centrelink approved, quote approval # 2P728
Deposit
$2,000 to secure a place into this course
Please note all deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to another course.
What to wear
Dress in office attire, business shirt/top, pants and enclosed shoes (for OHS purposes)
What to bring
A positive attitude to learning
What is provided
·         All textbooks and handouts
·         USB memory stick
·         Office products and equipment
·         Folder & lecture pad with stationery kit
Qualification
SIT50207 Diploma of Events
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