Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event-management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. Graduates of this course will have the skills to undertake work in both an office environment, where event planning and organisation take place, and at an event site. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes. Swinburne’s stream focuses on creative and technical production and includes a practical hands-on approach through our Practice Firm. Work placement is encouraged to further develop the student skills to industry standards and provide employment opportunities.
Course Structure:
Units of competency are delivered in several modes that include stand-alone and holistic delivery and assessment in classroom, flexible WebCT and practical work placement delivery. The department's training restaurants provide students with the opportunity for hands-on training in food and beverage operations, including the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
Units of Study:
Year 1 Occupational Health & Safety SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures Customer Service / Food & Beverage SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service Event Management SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts SITXEVT010A Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements SITXEVT012A Select event venues and sites SITXEVT017A Provide on site event management services SITXMGT003A Manage projects Business Management SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people SITXMGT006A Establish and conduct business relationships Year 2 Events Management 2 SITXEVT006A Research and evaluate event industry trends and practices SITXEVT007A Determine event feasibility SITXEVT013A Manage event staging Technical Production CUEAUD06A Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities CUEAUD07A Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities CUESMT05B Stage manage the production/event Finance SITXFIN006A Obtain and manage sponsorship SITXFIN008A Manage financial operations Business Management 2 SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance SITXMGT005A Manage business risk BSBMGT502A Manage people performance Marketing & Public Relations SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies CUVADM08A Develop and manage public relations strategies Please note that units offered are subject to change in year of delivery.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Individuals with this qualification are able to work in a range of organisations where event management takes place. Examples include professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues. Possible job titles include: event assistant event administrative assistant event operations assistant conference assistant exhibitions assistant
Entry Requirements:
Applicants who wish to study the course full-time must have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or be mature age. Applicants who wish to study the course part-time must be able to demonstrate a range of existing skills gained through previous study, or have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants who have successfully completed VETiS Hospitality studies receive credit transfers and can complete a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Fast Track) in one year of full time study. Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted credit and/or entry to the course with advanced standing. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/credit
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government introduced a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. Details of the new fee structure and 2010 fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees.
Application Procedure:
Applicants wishing to apply must contact the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management for a TAFE Supplementary Application Form on (03) 9215 7047 (Lilydale) or (03) 9214 6589 (Prahran).
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
