Diploma of Events
| Course Code: | SIT50207 |
| Department: | Hospitality, Tourism & Events |
| Study Area(s): | Tourism Events Management |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
Need more information?
Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233)
or +613 9279 2222
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Course overview
This course is designed for people seeking a career in the hospitality or tourism industry, in particular, in the event management field, concentrating on highly specialised technical event management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. The course concentrates on the skills required in the organisation of events and gives students many practical opportunities to run both on-campus and off-campus events.
Part of the hands on activity will be working in the virtual enterprise office where students will run a practice office two days a week, working in an online virtual environment.
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222 or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment in a range of organisations where event management takes place and such organisations are diverse in nature. Examples include professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in planning event concepts, managing event staging, accounting for events, gaining sponsorship, marketing and public relations to name a few.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Events. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Kangan Institute students who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Events are able to take advantage of the 'pathways' arrangement with both La Trobe University and Victoria University (VU). Students can receive credit in the form of both priority entry and course credit points towards a bachelor qualification. Each university study unit carries a credit point value.
As of 03/2010, students who have graduated with the Advanced Diploma of Events can utilise advanced standing pathways in the following bachelor degrees:
LaTrobe University
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality) [120 credit points]
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) [120 credit points]
- Bachelor of Business (Sport & Leisure Management) [120 credit points]
Victoria University (VU)
- Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Refer to the Events Pathway
Can I apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course. You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)
How do I apply?
There are two options for applying -- direct or through VTAC.
To apply for this course you may fill in a direct application form which can be obtained from the institute by calling us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
OR
To apply for a full-time position for this course, you may apply through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre). Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries in July.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend an information session and complete a pre-selection application form
http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/hospitality-travel-tourism/
It is important to note that students cannot commence the diploma units until they have successfully completed the Certificate III in Events in the 1st year of the course.
How long is the course?
The Events Management course is delivered in three stages; stage one is delivered over two terms in the first year, students exiting at the end of two terms will be eligible for the Certificate III in Events.
Stage two is delivered in Terms 3 and 4 of year one; students exiting at this point will be awarded the Diploma of Events. The third stage is the Advanced Diploma of Events which will be completed in terms 1 and 2 of year two.
The first year of study will see students working on a range of events both inside and outside the Institute while they study the theoretical background to events. In the second semester of year one, students will design their own event and run a major off-campus event. In the final semester students will write a business plan for their own major event or an event management company and this business plan will be entered into the Developing Tourism Leaders Awards.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Broadmeadows campus full-time.
Classes are generally set between the hours of 8.30am-5.30pm - 2-3 days per week.
Draft timetable 2011: Monday: 9.30am-1.30pm; Wednesday: 9.30am-1.30pm.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.
Additional comments
All applicants will need to submit a pre-selection form obtainable on our website at http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/hospitality-travel-tourism/
What will I study?
See the list of units offered under the & tab in the Advanced Diploma of Events. This structure of the course is that the Diploma will be completed in 12 months and the Adv Dip in 18 months.
Ours is a small but dynamic department, offering students an individual approach to learning in a caring environment. Classes are a mix of practical activities and the theoretical course content, including industry familiarisations, excursions and on-site guest speakers, together with activities where students assist in the organisation and running of events.
In the second year students will design their own event company or event. Students are consistently engaged in hands-on learning and some of the recent meetings and event activities that have enhanced their learning include:
-The Kangan Food and Wine festival
- The Winberri Music Festival
- The Careers Conference
- The Rip-it-up Youth festival
- The Band Slam Competition
- Catering and registration of the Design Students’ Conference at Southbank
- A European Travel Expo
- World’s Longest Lunch Melbourne Airport
- Registration of conference delegates
