Certificate III in Events

Course Code SIT30522

VET Delivered to Secondary School Students

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

Boost your career in the exciting events industry with the Certificate III in Events course. This is a VET Delivered to Secondary School Students program offers a comprehensive understanding of the events industry and equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. Upon completion, students can earn credits towards their VCE or VCE VM and take their first step towards a fulfilling career in the events industry.

Career Opportunities

  • event management
  • wedding planning
  • international event coordination
  • festival or sporting events coordination

Pathway to further studies

  • SIT50322 - Diploma of Event Management

Studying the Certificate III in Events at Holmesglen

Throughout the course students will learn how to communicate event ideas, gather information, plan and organise activities, work in teams and solve problems.<p>In the first year students will develop and promote a special themed event, put an event proposal together for an 'in-house' customer and organise an end of year event.<p>The focus for the second year is to further develop skills and knowledge of the events industry by running a larger Holmesglen in-house event. This will develop skills in meeting management, team building, client liaison and coordinating events.<p>This course is a great introduction into the SIT50322 - Diploma of Event Management, where students will continue to extend the skills and knowledge they have gained to establish themselves in this industry.<p>The program is a VET delivered to secondary students (previously VETiS) course and can only be completed as part of a VCE or VPC program.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be currently undertaking the VCE or VCE VM curriculum in Years 10-12. It is the responsibility of the secondary school to determine learners' literacy, language, and numeracy capabilities to undertake this course. Prior to commencing the SIT30522 Certificate III in Events, the secondary school coordinator ensures that all learners possess the foundational skills necessary for success in this program.
These foundational skills include the ability to evaluate and integrate information and ideas from a range of familiar and some unfamiliar texts and text types. Learners must also be able to interpret information from tables, charts, and other graphic formats using a variety of sources, such as venue brochures, online booking systems, event guidelines, and trade publications.<p>For example, learners will need to create event schedules using industry templates, source and compare venue options from online platforms, complete planning tasks within designated timeframes, and effectively contribute to team discussions to address issues and refine event strategies.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

Classes run on Wednesday from 1.30pm – 5pm.<br>Please note that the timetable is subject to change.<p>To receive this qualification, you must complete 13 units in total, comprising of 6 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
Unit code Unit name
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITEEVT022 Provide event production support
Unit code Unit name
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
SITEEVT025 Select event venues and sites
SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
SITXCCS017 Use a computerised booking system
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
CUAACD312 Produce computer-aided drawings
SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will receive the SIT30522 - Certificate III in Events.

Industry Connections

Fees

For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees

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