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Certificate III in Events


 National Code: SIT30522
 TAFE SA Code: TP01367


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Description

Event management is dynamic, exciting, demanding, and constantly changing. This nationally recognised course is your all areas access pass to the exciting events industry. From arts to sports to business, events are key to marketing and professional success. Find out all about the professional meetings and events industry and learn about social and cultural sensitivity, systems for processing event registrations, and working as part of an events management team. It’s your career, you choose where it can take you with TAFE SA.

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6 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Event Assistant
Event Assistant

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

652353

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Regency Park

652361

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
This is recommended as an entry level course for those interested in the event industry. You will need to have some skills in Office 365 and computing.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is delivered through a blend of on-campus and online classes with most classes face to face. You will need to attend online and on-campus classes to successfully complete this course. All face to face classes are at Regency campus. Full time students will have on-campus classes 4 days a week from 9.00 to 3.30pm and can complete the course in 6 months. Part time students will have on-campus classes 2 days a week from 9.00 to 3.30pm and can complete this course in 12 months. You are required to volunteer for events and go to industry excursions which may be linked to assessments and unit completion.

Industry Conditions and Skills
We recommend you have good communication, interpersonal and numeracy skills. A focus on customer service and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds is needed.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • Excursion, $75
  • Name badge $7.50
  • Smart casual attire is acceptable and lecturers will advise of appropriate dress for industry visits

Vocational Placements
There is no compulsory vocational placement. You will be required to volunteer for events to successfully complete some units of competency.

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$2,636
Concession
$1,971
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
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Full Fee
$5,338

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    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. Possible job titles may 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 and venue assistant.

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Events (SIT30522)
    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. Skills covered include working effectively with others, source and using information on the events industry, registrations, customer service, cultural sensitivity and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Participate in safe work practices 12
    Provide event production support 31
    Provide service to customers 25
    Show social and cultural sensitivity 20
    Source and use information on the events industry 25
    Work effectively with others 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Administer event registrations 80
    Develop conference and event programs 30
    Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks 30
    Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms 50
    Plan in-house events 40
    Select event venues and sites 35
    Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25

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Certificate III in Events
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