Overview
Learn how to coordinate and manage effective, safe and engaging events across a range of industries, with a Diploma of Event Management SIT50322 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
You will develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process. On completion, you will have the confidence to manage a variety of events for different clients from conception through to operation.
You’ll gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of events, and develop skills in:
- event staging
- financing and budgeting
- people management
- on-site event operations
- project management
- regulatory requirements
- hazard and safety management
- sponsorship management
- food and beverage service.
Learning advice
VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.
Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses, including Footscray Nicholson. We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.
Our programs include:
- workshops
- drop-in sessions
- peer mentoring
- maths and writing resources
- resume and career guidance.
We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.
Library & computer facilities
Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.
You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:
- databases
- e-learning content for courses
- student email
- student software packages
- social networking tools.
On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:
- excellent WiFi networks
- more than 4000 computers (PCs and Apple Macs) across our campuses
- a central IT helpdesk for technical help.
Industry links
As an events student, you will be exposed to our high-profile industry partnerships including:
- Delaware North
- Sebastian Restaurant and Bar
- Lucas Restaurants
- Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
- Contiki
- Riverland Group.
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School for the Visitor Economy
This course is part of VU's School for the Visitor Economy - a cross-university school providing qualified graduates to Victoria's rapidly expanding tourism and hospitality sectors.
Careers in events
On completion, you can choose to pathway into further study or apply for roles such as:
- 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.
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Course structure
To be awarded the SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management, 20 units must be completed comprising:
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3 core units, and;
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7 elective units, of which:
- 4 units must be from Group A
- 3 units must be from Group A, Group B or elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Course structure and units
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
Core units
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- Unit code
- SITEEVT020
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- Unit code
- SITEEVT026
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- Unit code
- SITEEVT028
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- Unit code
- SITXCCS015
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- Unit code
- SITXFIN009
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- Unit code
- SITXHRM009
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- Unit code
- SITXHRM010
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- Unit code
- SITXMGT005
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- Unit code
- SITXMGT006
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- Unit code
- SITXMPR011
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- Unit code
- SITXMPR012
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- Unit code
- SITXMPR016
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- Unit code
- SITXWHS006
Elective units
Group A - Event Management
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- Unit code
- SITEEVT023
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- Unit code
- SITEEVT025
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- Unit code
- SITXCCS017
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- Unit code
- SITXGLC002
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- Unit code
- CUAFOH511
Group B - General electives
Victoria University is not currently offering any Group B units
Imported Units
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- Unit code
- SITTPPD017
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- Unit code
- SITXMPR014
Learning outcomes
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. They are able to coordinate an event from conception to completion.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type for this course: VET
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
- full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).
Calculate your VET course fees.
Find out more about:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- ways to pay your fees
- important fee dates
- how to apply for a VE/TAFE refund
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Applicants must complete to determine suitability:
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Pre-training Review (PTR)
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Literacy and numeracy assessment.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
Pathways to further study
On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Find out more about our study pathways to VU
How to apply
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Available start dates:
- 3 February 2025
Before you apply
Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.
Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:
- Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.
Apply direct to VU
Direct applications are due on 13 March 2025 for our next intake which starts on 3 February 2025.
Already a VU student?
If you are already a VU student, apply direct to VU using our Admissions centre to transfer into this course. Remember it’s best to be accepted into your new course before withdrawing from your current one.
After you apply
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- Complete any requests for information by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered
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