Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over three terms (February - September) on a full-time basis. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed events administration or operational skills and knowledge to complete event-related work activities. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence under the guidance of more senior event personnel, using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
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.
Career opportunities
Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
- Conference assistant
- Event or exhibition administrative assistant
- Event or exhibition assistant
- Event or exhibition operations assistant
- Functions assistant
- In-house meetings assistant
- Junior event or exhibition coordinator
- Logistics assistant
- Meetings assistant
- Venue assistant
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to SIT50316 Diploma in Events Management.
Fees
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $1,463.00, and for students who are not eligible is $5,225.00.
International VET Package
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Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Territory's largest Training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster"
Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses"
What will I study?
To achieve a Certificate III in Events a total of Thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed comprising Six (6) Core and Seven (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 418.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 15 |
SITEEVT001 | Source and use information on the events industry | 25 |
SITEEVT002 | Process and monitor event registrations | 60 |
SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers | 25 |
SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 157 | |
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents | 80 |
SITEEVT004 | Provide event staging support | 31 |
SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 10 |
SITTTSL002 | Access and interpret product information | 65 |
SITTTSL006 | Prepare quotations | 30 |
SITTTSL008 | Book supplier products and services | 20 |
SITXFIN001 | Process financial transactions | 25 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 261 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 418 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
A pre-enrolment induction will be conducted, and students will be required to complete a learner support indicator to determine any learner support requirements.
All students are encouraged to seek work experience in an industry workplace.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Palmerston
Study Mode: This program will be delivered either full-time on campus, externally off campus or in the workplace.
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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