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SIT30522 Certificate III in Events

National ID
SIT30522
WA Course Code
BHS0
CRICOS code
114014B
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Why choose this course?

Get prepared for an exciting career in the events industry with this qualification. Gain the skills and knowledge to assist in planning and managing successful events through practical experiences.

During your studies, you will be introduced to industry standard technologies for lighting, sound and audio-visual. You will develop creative solutions to deliver professional events to clients. You will gain the skills to process and monitor event registrations, participate in safe work practices, and provide a high-quality service to customers whilst showing social and cultural sensitivity.

Event management can be diverse in nature and this course will give you a solid foundation, and the practical skills to organise a range of events, functions, and exhibitions in a range of industries including the tourism, hospitality, sport, cultural and different community sectors.

Career opportunities

  • Conference Assistant
  • Venue Assistant

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 2, 2024

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2024
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $190
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students are encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Year 10/11/12
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events - BHS0
1 semester
SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management - BHR6
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 are comprised of 6 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
  • SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
  • SITEEVT022 Provide event production support
  • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills
  • CUAMKG311 Assist with marketing and promotion
  • CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
  • SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
  • SITXFIN008 Interpret financial information
  • SITXMPR010 Create a promotional display or stand

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and evidence gathering used in this course is governed by the individual unit requirements indicating skills must be demonstrated in the workplace, such as live events, or a simulated environment that reflects such events. Evidence gathering uses a multi-pronged approach such as third-party evidence from the charity, suppliers, sponsors, and guests affiliated with their charity event, and where necessary practical demonstration/observation methods in a simulated environment and confirming the underpinning knowledge within supervised classroom environment where the student can demonstrate that they fully understand the events industry, its processes and considerations for meeting industry and client expectations. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, videos, Power Points, industry journals, hand-outs, EventsAir, computer access, internet access, data projector, whiteboard, butchers paper, open plan classroom for undertaking project work, provision of external event(s) through industry contacts, event venues and props

Facilities and equipment may include access to operational documentation used to manage on-site event staging, briefing papers, event programs and schedules, information and sales kits, invoices and receipts, site maps, sponsor advertisements, operational and capacity information for venues and sites, current industry technology and software for processing event registrations, technical equipment and resources required for marketing activities. 

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $190
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students are encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Year 10/11/12
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events - BHS0
1 semester
SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management - BHR6
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 are comprised of 6 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
  • SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
  • SITEEVT022 Provide event production support
  • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills
  • CUAMKG311 Assist with marketing and promotion
  • CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
  • SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
  • SITXFIN008 Interpret financial information
  • SITXMPR010 Create a promotional display or stand

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and evidence gathering used in this course is governed by the individual unit requirements indicating skills must be demonstrated in the workplace, such as live events, or a simulated environment that reflects such events. Evidence gathering uses a multi-pronged approach such as third-party evidence from the charity, suppliers, sponsors, and guests affiliated with their charity event, and where necessary practical demonstration/observation methods in a simulated environment and confirming the underpinning knowledge within supervised classroom environment where the student can demonstrate that they fully understand the events industry, its processes and considerations for meeting industry and client expectations. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, videos, Power Points, industry journals, hand-outs, EventsAir, computer access, internet access, data projector, whiteboard, butchers paper, open plan classroom for undertaking project work, provision of external event(s) through industry contacts, event venues and props

Facilities and equipment may include access to operational documentation used to manage on-site event staging, briefing papers, event programs and schedules, information and sales kits, invoices and receipts, site maps, sponsor advertisements, operational and capacity information for venues and sites, current industry technology and software for processing event registrations, technical equipment and resources required for marketing activities. 

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $190
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students are encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Year 10/11/12
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events - BHS0
1 semester
SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management - BHR6
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 are comprised of 6 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
  • SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
  • SITEEVT022 Provide event production support
  • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills
  • CUAMKG311 Assist with marketing and promotion
  • CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
  • SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
  • SITXFIN008 Interpret financial information
  • SITXMPR010 Create a promotional display or stand

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and evidence gathering used in this course is governed by the individual unit requirements indicating skills must be demonstrated in the workplace, such as live events, or a simulated environment that reflects such events. Evidence gathering uses a multi-pronged approach such as third-party evidence from the charity, suppliers, sponsors, and guests affiliated with their charity event, and where necessary practical demonstration/observation methods in a simulated environment and confirming the underpinning knowledge within supervised classroom environment where the student can demonstrate that they fully understand the events industry, its processes and considerations for meeting industry and client expectations. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, videos, Power Points, industry journals, hand-outs, EventsAir, computer access, internet access, data projector, whiteboard, butchers paper, open plan classroom for undertaking project work, provision of external event(s) through industry contacts, event venues and props

Facilities and equipment may include access to operational documentation used to manage on-site event staging, briefing papers, event programs and schedules, information and sales kits, invoices and receipts, site maps, sponsor advertisements, operational and capacity information for venues and sites, current industry technology and software for processing event registrations, technical equipment and resources required for marketing activities. 

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $190
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students are encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Year 10/11/12
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events - BHS0
1 semester
SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management - BHR6
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 are comprised of 6 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
  • SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
  • SITEEVT022 Provide event production support
  • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills
  • CUAMKG311 Assist with marketing and promotion
  • CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
  • SITEEVT021 Administer event registrations
  • SITXFIN008 Interpret financial information
  • SITXMPR010 Create a promotional display or stand

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and evidence gathering used in this course is governed by the individual unit requirements indicating skills must be demonstrated in the workplace, such as live events, or a simulated environment that reflects such events. Evidence gathering uses a multi-pronged approach such as third-party evidence from the charity, suppliers, sponsors, and guests affiliated with their charity event, and where necessary practical demonstration/observation methods in a simulated environment and confirming the underpinning knowledge within supervised classroom environment where the student can demonstrate that they fully understand the events industry, its processes and considerations for meeting industry and client expectations. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, videos, Power Points, industry journals, hand-outs, EventsAir, computer access, internet access, data projector, whiteboard, butchers paper, open plan classroom for undertaking project work, provision of external event(s) through industry contacts, event venues and props

Facilities and equipment may include access to operational documentation used to manage on-site event staging, briefing papers, event programs and schedules, information and sales kits, invoices and receipts, site maps, sponsor advertisements, operational and capacity information for venues and sites, current industry technology and software for processing event registrations, technical equipment and resources required for marketing activities. 

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

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Last updated on October 26, 2023