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Martin College Diploma of Events

  • SITI50207 & SIT30607
  • 45 weeks
   
   VET FEE-HELP available.  Find out more >
   Payment plans available.  Contact a Student Advisor today >

  
This 45 week program includes 2 courses:
- Diploma of Events (35 weeks) VET FEE-HELP and payment plan available
- Certificate III in Events (15 weeks) Payment plan available

This program gives you skills in organising and running events which enable you to move into a job in the events industry on graduation.

  • Develop competency in event industry software Summit Event Management Pro.
  • Achieve a broad knowledge base in key business areas such as management, budgeting, communications and marketing.
  • Get 100 hours+ of practical events experience.
  • Manage event projects and provide on-site event management services.
  • Learn from experts with substantial events experience and a real world focus.
 
Degree transfer
Successful completion of the Martin College Diploma of Events offers the following credit transfer option: 1 year credit into Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (major in Tourism).
     

  
Industry and jobs
Running successful events draws on many different skills to stage a successful function which not only fits an organisation’s objectives and business culture, but also delivers the event within budget.  Within one project an Event Manager may need to coordinate venue choices, speakers, catering, audiovisual equipment, media, security, multimedia materials, entertainers and equipment hire – all within the client’s budget. Possible job titles relevant to the Diploma of Events include: Event Coordinator and Conference Coordinator.

  
Awards
Graduates of the Diploma of Events program receive two nationally accredited awards: SIT50207 Diploma of Events and the SIT30607 Certificate III in Events


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Campuses & Start Dates


2010
12/07*, 16/08, 20/09
16/08, 20/09
2011
14/02, 21/03, 04/07, 12/09

  
Course duration: 45 teaching weeks plus up to 3 weeks of vacation depending on commencement date.
  
   
*Timetable conditions apply for domestic students.  Ask an Advisor >

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Subjects
  

Diploma of Events (35 weeks)

Event Regulatory Requirements
Select Event Venues and Sites
Manage Event Project 1
Provide On-site Event Management Services 1
Develop Conference Programs
Plan and Develop Event Proposals
Develop Event Concepts
Event Industry Knowledge 2
Applied Computing - Events 2

Make a Presentation
Use Business Technology 2
Manage Finances within a Budget
Computerised Accounting
Interpret Financial Information 2
Maintain Financial Records 2
Manage Meetings
Manage Quality Customer Service
Lead and Manage People
Establish and Conduct Business Relationships
Identify Hazards, and Control Safety Risk
 

Certificate III in Events (15 weeks)

Event Industry Knowledge
Provide Event Staging Support
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
Use Business Technology
Presentation Graphics
Produce Business Documents
Databases
Applied Computing - Events

Maintain Financial Records
Follow OHS Procedures
Work with Colleagues and Customers
Cultural Awareness
Promote Innovation
Workplace Communication

  
Timetables
  
For information about timetables, please contact a Student Advisor using our online form; OR, call 1300 762 126
 


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Entry Requirements


  • Entry to the Certificate III in Events stage requires successful completion of Australian Year 11 OR overseas equivalent, OR; Vocational experience in a range of work environments in administration support roles but without a qualification.  

International students must also meet the English language entry requirements >

Have some Events experience already?

You can join the 35 week Diploma of Events if you have either:

  • Successfully completed of a Certificate III qualification in an events-related area; OR,
  • Paid or voluntary employment experience at an operational, coordination or management level in an events-related field.

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Course Outcomes