Advanced Diploma of Events

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:

- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOEFL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).

Intake

February

Books and equipment (AUD)

Included in tuition fee, students will be involved in the tourism student summit, receive an events uniform, responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate, various excursions and learning resources. In second year student will attend an eco tourism trip associated with business planning.

Study pathways

On completion of the Advanced Diploma, graduates may continue their study in:

* Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) or a Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) or a Bachelor of Business (Sport and Leisure Management) at La Trobe University
* Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) at Victoria University.

Career pathways

On completion of the Advanced Diploma, graduates may seek employment as:

* Event manager/supervisor
* Venue manager/supervisor
* Conference manager/supervisor
* Exhibitions manager/supervisor.

Course structure

Melbourne is the event/function centre of Australia and this course will give you valuable skills and knowledge to gain employment opportunities in a large part of the hospitality/events industry.

In the first year students will gain the skills and knowledge required to work in event/function areas, gaining practical experience in the organisation and running of small events both on and off campus. Our students are consistently engaged in hands on learning, participating in many event activities throughout their training.

In the second year students will design and run a major off-campus event in the first semester. In the second semester they will write a business plan for either an event company or for a new event which will be entered into the Melbourne Airport Developing Tourism Leaders Awards. The awards are an employment development exercise for final year students to develop innovative business or event ideas. Business plans are judged by a panel of industry representatives.

In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 50 percent practical and 50 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The Advanced Diploma consists of 38 units and includes the Certificate III in Events (068229F).

The teaching methods used include classroom-based teaching, lectures, practical work, computer based learning, demonstration, research and work placement program.

The assessment methods include tests, assignments, class presentations, practical demonstration of skills, field trips, role play and examinations.

Units

Work with colleagues and customers
Work in a socially diverse environment
Follow health safety and security procedures
Follow workplace hygiene procedures
Lead and manage people
Interpret financial information
Provide responsible service of alcohol
In- house functions
Prepare quotes
Book and coordinate suppliers
Process and monitor registrations
Coordinate on site event registration
Access and interpret information
Develop and update event industry knowledge
Provide staging support
Use business technology
Plan and manage meetings
Manage quality customer service
Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements
Select event venues and sites
Manage event staging
Provide on-site event management services
Prepare and monitor budgets
Manage projects
Establish and conduct business relationships
Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks
Develop and manage public relations strategies
Develop event concepts
Determine event feasibility
Obtain and manage sponsorship
Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices
Manage financial operations
Manage finance within a budget
Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance
Manage business risk
Develop and manage marketing strategies
Manage people performance
Develop and implement a business plan