Advanced Diploma of Events
Overview
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event-management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
Graduates of this course will be expected to have the skills to undertake work in both an office environment, where event planning and organisation take place, and at an event site.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes.
Swinburne’s stream focuses on creative and technical production and includes a practical hands-on approach through our Practice Firm. Work placement is encouraged to further develop the student skills to industry standards and provide employment opportunities.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
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| Duration | 6 Month/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Events and the Diploma of Events prior to commencement of the Advanced Diploma of Events. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 18 months.) | ||
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| Course code | QQSIT60207 | ||
| CRICOS code | 067494G | ||
| Fees* | A$6,475 (total for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event-management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
Graduates of this course will be expected to have the skills to undertake work in both an office environment, where event planning and organisation take place, and at an event site.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes.
Swinburne’s stream focuses on creative and technical production and includes a practical hands-on approach through our Practice Firm. Work placement is encouraged to further develop the student skills to industry standards and provide employment opportunities.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Course structure
Units of competency are delivered in several modes that include stand-alone and holistic delivery and assessment in classroom, flexible WebCT and practical work placement delivery.
The department's training restaurants provide students with the opportunity for hands-on training in food and beverage operations, including the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
Applicants who have successfully completed VETiS Hospitality studies receive credit transfers and can complete a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Fast Track) in one year of full-time study.
Units of study
Year 1
Occupational Health and Safety
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
Customer Service
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service
Event Management
SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts
SITXEVT010A Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements
SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites
SITXEVT017A Provide on-site event management services
SITXMGT003A Manage projects
Business Management
SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people
SITXMGT006A Establish and conduct business relationships
Occupational Health and Safety
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
Customer Service
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service
Event Management
SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts
SITXEVT010A Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements
SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites
SITXEVT017A Provide on-site event management services
SITXMGT003A Manage projects
Business Management
SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people
SITXMGT006A Establish and conduct business relationships
Year 2
Events Management 2
SITXEVT006A Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
SITXEVT007A Determine event feasibility
SITXEVT013A Manage event staging
Technical Production
CUEAUD06A Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
CUEAUD07A Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities
CUESMT05B Stage manage the production/event
Finance
SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets
SITXFIN006A Obtain and manage sponsorship
SITXFIN008A Manage financial operations
Business Management 2
SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance
SITXMGT005A Manage business risk
BSBMGT502A Manage people performance
Marketing and Public Relations
SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies
CUVADM08A Develop and manage public relations strategies
Events Management 2
SITXEVT006A Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
SITXEVT007A Determine event feasibility
SITXEVT013A Manage event staging
Technical Production
CUEAUD06A Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
CUEAUD07A Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities
CUESMT05B Stage manage the production/event
Finance
SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets
SITXFIN006A Obtain and manage sponsorship
SITXFIN008A Manage financial operations
Business Management 2
SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance
SITXMGT005A Manage business risk
BSBMGT502A Manage people performance
Marketing and Public Relations
SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies
CUVADM08A Develop and manage public relations strategies
Please note that units offered are subject to change in year of delivery.
Graduate outcomes
Career opportunities
Individuals with this qualification may find work in a range of organisations where event management takes place. Examples include: professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.
Possible job titles include:
- Event assistant
- Event administrative assistant
- Event operations assistant
- Conference assistant
- Exhibitions assistant
Entry requirements
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 4 Upper Intermediate: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 537 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 75, with no individual band below 17. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
Apply
How to apply
Apply direct to Swinburne by following the step-by-step process on the How to Apply website.
Course fees*
A$6,475 (total for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Find out more
Submit an Online Enquiry
Tel: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Freecall: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
