SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management

Release 1

SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management

Modification History

Not applicable.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of event-related skills and sound knowledge of event management processes to coordinate event operations. They operate independently and make operational event management decisions.

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.

Possible job titles include:

conference coordinator

event or exhibition coordinator

event or exhibition planner

event sales coordinator

function coordinator

in-house meetings coordinator

meetings coordinator

staging coordinator

venue coordinator.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

20 units must be completed:

11 core units

9 elective units, consisting of:

4 units from Group A

2 units from Group A or Group B

3 units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units
SITEEVT001	Source and use information on the events industry
SITEEVT003	Coordinate on-site event registrations
SITEEVT008	Manage event staging components
SITEEVT010	Manage on-site event operations
SITXCCS007	Enhance customer service experiences
SITXFIN003	Manage finances within a budget
SITXHRM003	Lead and manage people
SITXMGT001	Monitor work operations
SITXMGT002	Establish and conduct business relationships
SITXMGT003	Manage projects
SITXWHS002	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Elective units
Group A
Creative and Technical Production
CUAEVP501	Coordinate the installation and dismantling of exhibitions
CUAPPM411	Compile production schedules
CUAPPM412	Organise and facilitate rehearsals
CUAPPM503	Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
CUAPPM504	Manage bump in and bump out of shows
CUASMT503	Develop and maintain production documents
Events
SITEEVT002	Process and monitor event registrations
SITEEVT005	Plan in-house events or functions
SITEEVT006	Develop conference programs
SITEEVT007	Select event venues and sites
SITEEVT009	Organise event infrastructure
Tourism Sales and Operations
SITTTSL005	Sell tourism products and services
SITTTSL006	Prepare quotations
SITTTSL008	Book supplier products and services
SITTTSL010	Use a computerised reservations or operations system
Venue and Facility Operations
CPPDSM5027A	Provide facilities and amenities for property users
CUAFOH501	Manage front of house services
Group B
Administration
BSBADM502	Manage meetings
BSBWRT401	Write complex documents
Communication and Customer Service
BSBCMM401	Make a presentation
SITXCOM004	Address protocol requirements
SITXCOM005	Manage conflict
SITXCRI001	Respond to a customer in crisis
Computer Operations and ICT Management
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBITU302	Create electronic presentations
BSBITU306	Design and produce business documents
BSBITU402	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
E-Business
BSBEBU501	Investigate and design e-business solutions
SITXEBS002	Develop, implement and monitor the use of social media in a business
Environmental Sustainability
BSBSUS401	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Food and Beverage
SITHFAB002	Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB016	Provide advice on food
Finance
BSBFIA303	Process accounts payable and receivable
BSBFIA401	Prepare financial reports
SITXFIN002	Interpret financial information
SITXFIN004	Prepare and monitor budgets
Governance and Legal Compliance
BSBSMB401	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
SITXGLC001	Research and comply with regulatory requirements
Human Resource Management
BSBDIV501	Manage diversity in the workplace
SITXHRM002	Roster staff
SITXHRM004	Recruit, select and induct staff
SITXHRM005	Manage volunteers
SITXHRM006	Monitor staff performance
Management and Leadership
BSBMGT517	Manage operational plan
BSBRSK501	Manage risk
BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
CUACMP501	Manage copyright arrangements
Marketing and Public Relations
BSBMKG401	Profile the market
BSBPUB402	Develop public relations campaigns
BSBREL401	Establish networks
BSBSMB403	Market the small business
SITXMPR001	Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
SITXMPR002	Create a promotional display or stand
SITXMPR003	Plan and implement sales activities
SITXMPR004	Coordinate marketing activities
SITXMPR006	Obtain and manage sponsorship
SITXMPR008	Prepare and present proposals
Planning and Product Development
SITTPPD007	Research and analyse tourism data
Tourism Sales and Operations
SITTTSL003	Provide advice on international destinations
SITTTSL004	Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTSL007	Process reservations
SITTTSL009	Process travel-related documentation
Work Health and Safety
SITXWHS003	Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide: - http://www.serviceskills.com.au/resources