SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management Qualification
54 weeks of Full-time study (20 hrs per week)
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Full-Time Course (20 hours per week)
The Diploma of Event Management is a full-time course with 20 hours per week of classroom delivery offered at our Barrington College Australia campus located in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast.
Upon enrolment, you will receive a timetable outlining class times, meal breaks, training room allocations, name of your educator, course units and any practical placement information (if applicable).
Course Modules
PLANNING AND PROCEDURES
• SITEEVT001 Source and use information on the events industry (core)
• SITEEVT005 Plan in-house events or functions (elective)
• SITEEVT007 Select event venues and sites (elective)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people (core)
• SITXCOM005 Manage conflict (elective)
• SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations (core)
• SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks (core)
BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT
• SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships (core)
• SITXMGT003 Manage projects (core)
• SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget (core)
• SITXFIN004 Prepare and monitor budgets (elective)
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
• SITEEVT002 Process and monitor event registrations (elective)
• SITEEVT003 Coordinate on-site event registrations (core)
• SITEEVT008 Manage event staging components (core)
• SITEEVT010 Manage on-site event operations (core)
COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
• SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences (core)
• SITEEVT006 Develop conference programs (elective)
• BSBADM502 Manage meetings (elective)
• BSBCMM401 Make a presentation (elective)
• SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol (elective)
Credit Transfer
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Enrolment Dates
2020 | 2021 |
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27 January | 25 January |
02 March | 01 March |
20 April | 19 April |
25 May | 24 May |
13 July | 12 July |
17 August | 16 August |
05 October | 04 October |
09 November | 08 November |
Queensland term dates - 2020
Term | Dates |
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Term 1 | 27 January - 03 April |
Term 2 | 20 April - 26 June |
Term 3 | 13 July - 18 September |
Term 4 | 05 October - 11 December |
Queensland term dates - 2021
Term | Dates |
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Term 1 | 25 Jan - 02 Apr |
Term 2 | 19 Apr - 25 Jun |
Term 3 | 12 Jul - 17 Sep |
Term 4 | 04 Oct - 10 Dec |
Entry Requirements
International Students:
- Overseas students are required to demonstrate English proficiency at an IELTS band score 5.5 or above or Upper Intermediate ELICOS Course Certificate from Australia or similar
- Students must be over 18 years old
- Satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent or gained substantial vocational work experience
How to Enrol – a quick guide
- Fill out and submit the Application form for International students (click here for application form).
- We will review your application form, if you are accepted, you will receive a Letter of Offer & "Course Acceptance Offer and Written Agreement" via email.
- Sign and return via email the Course Acceptance Offer and Written Agreement to Barrington College Australia Admissions Officer together with payment, for the amount specified in the "Letter of Offer" and any other requested documentation. Call us on +617 55625700, if you require any assistance.
- Following the receipt of these documents, you will be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment Form (CoE) which will allow you to obtain/renew an Australian Student Visa.
Enrolment Procedure:
Prior to enrolment, prospective students will receive a Letter of Offer which contains information on fees and charges, code of practice and refund policy. The course guide and student handbook are also available on our website. This contains information on entry requirements, the induction and orientation procedure, payment options and unit details. Course content and assessment procedures are explained and vocational outcomes are outlined in the course handbook and covered during the students orientation procedure in the first session.
This nationally recognised qualification is valued by industry. This course, provides a solid foundation for those seeking a career within the industry.

Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning such as:
- Life experiences
- Previous formal learning
- Employment
- Recreational or personal interests
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for part or all of your intended study, based on your previous experiences and learning. For more information regarding RPL and how to apply, please discuss this with your educator.
You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through a Registered Training Organisation. Credit transfer may be granted for one or more units or a full certificate level.
Three major factors need to be considered:
- How current the qualification is
- Mapping to the current training and
- If the training was undertaken with a Registered Training Organisation.
If you think you may be eligible for a credit transfer you will need to provide the following:
- The original Statement of Attainment and/or Certificate for your educators to sight
- A copy of the Statement of Attainment and/or Certificate
- Or a certified copy of your qualification signed by a Justice of the Peace (JP)
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