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Event Coordination

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Diploma of Events

Incorporating:
  • Certificate III in Events

TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 18 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code SIT50207
TAFE SA Code WDB
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Event Coordinator
Faculties Tourism and Events Studies
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
q Adelaide City 801333 Applications Closed On Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
  Mount Barker 809021 Apply Now External FT & PT   Award
  Mount Barker 809314 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
q This course is highly competitive.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

Graduates of this course may gain employment as: Information Officers & Booking Agents; Small Business Office Staff – Receptionists; Conference Guest Reservations; Consultants; Assistants to Meetings & Events Coordinators; Conference, Meeting & Event Coordinators; Event Team Leaders/Supervisors; Event Operations Managers; Independent Event/Meetings Organisers (Local Government, Community Groups;) and Event Managers - Convention Centre, Hotel, Theatre.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Events
Understanding the event industry; event concepts; event staging; selecting event venues and sites; communication skills; using business technology; office procedures; OH&S; customer service; and product knowledge.

Diploma of Events
Understanding the event industry; event concepts; event staging; selecting event venues and sites; conference programs; registration processes; on-site event registration; on-site event management; in-house functions and events; coordinating marketing; making presentations; workplace operations; managing people; managing projects; managing finances; writing business documents; communication skills; business technology; office procedures; OH&S; customer service; and product knowledge.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

  • Certificate III in Events [SIT30607]
  • Diploma of Events [SIT50207]

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find otherTAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

UniversityUniversity CourseCredit Gained
PointsTime
Equivalent
Flinders University

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Bachelor of Government and Public Management54 points18 months
University of Southern Queensland

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Bachelor of Business8 points12 months
Bachelor of Business Administration8 points12 months

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online