Hospitality & Tourism

Event Coordination

Study Areas
Course Types

Diploma of Events

Study pathway:
  • Certificate III in Events
DurationUp to 18 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeSIT50207
TAFE SA CodeWDB
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileEvent CoordinatorEvent Coordinator
FacultiesTourism and Events Studies,  Centre for Fitness, Sport, Recreation and Tourism
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

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 Campus SATAC
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Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Mount Barker Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 
Mount Barker Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only

Course Admission Requirements

any one of

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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusFT & PTDay Only

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

any one of

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Previous VET or Higher Education qualification
  2. SACE results
  3. TABS results

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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
 Mount Barker Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Regency Park Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The focus at Regency campus is on events in the sport and recreation industry.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

How to Apply

Award Courses

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

Employment Outcomes

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.

Qualifications & 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.

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 other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

Diploma of Events

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
Flinders UniversityBachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business (Business Economics)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business (International Business)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business (Management)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Government and Public Management54 points 18 months Details
 Bachelor of Business (Marketing)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of International Tourism36 points 12 months Details
University of South AustraliaBachelor of Tourism and Event Management27 points  Details
University of Southern QueenslandBachelor of Business8 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Business Administration8 points 12 months Details

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions: