Certificate III in Events

Course Code
SIT30607
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building Traineeship
Department
Hospitality
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 6 months
Part Time: 1 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Part Time (Night)
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012

Ongoing enrolments

Part Time:
  • February 2012

Ongoing enrolments

Enquiries

Terry Sumner
Phone: (03) 5120 4572
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: terrences@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is designed for people who wish to enter the workforce in an event co-ordination role. Events coordinators plan and organise special events, such as parties, wedding receptions, product launches, banquets, meetings, conferences and conventions.

The Certificate III in Events is a practical course that will prepare you for a role as a conference, event or meeting coordinator. It focuses on developing skills in customer service, event coordination and promotion. It will also give you a general overview of the tourism industry as well as a background in basic finance, tourism knowledge, working with colleagues and customers.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Conference co-ordinator
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Meeting co-ordinator

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must posesses adequate skills in literacy and numeracy and motivation to take on a practical course involving hands on customer service

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency-based.

Opportunities For Further Study

  • Certificate IV in Tourism
  • Diploma of Tourism
  • Certificate IV in Hospitality
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Diploma of Event Management

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name Hours
BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents 60
BSBWOR204A Use business technology 20
SITTIND001A Develop and update tourism industry knowledge 25
SITXADM001A Perform office procedures 20
SITXCCS002A Provide quality customer service 40
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers 25
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment 20
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations 20
SITXEVT001A Develop and update event industry knowledge 25
SITXEVT002A Provide event staging support 30
SITXEVT005A Organise in-house events or functions 40
SITXEVT014A Develop conference programs 30
SITXEVT017A Provide on-site event management services 60
SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions 25
SITX0HS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures 10