Kick start your career in events with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a conference and events assistant, or in events administration.
SIT30516 Certificate III in Events
Subsidised | $500 - $600 |
Concession | $500 - $600 |
Full fee | $3,912 - $4,910 |
Make a start on a career in events with this entry-level qualification. This course will qualify you to work as a conference and events assistant, or in events administration.
There is strong job growth in the events administration sector with the Australian Government predicting more than 50,000 job openings in the industry in the next five years.
This course will give you the foundation skills and knowledge to provide event staging support, operate reservation software and operating systems, prepare quotes, and more. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed in your studies.
Successful completion of this course will give you the expertise required to work as a conference and events assistant, or in events administration. It will also give you the knowledge needed to undertake advanced-level studies in your field.
We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in on-the-job training. Our strong industry partnerships mean you'll graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWOR203Work effectively with othersUnit code: BSBWOR203 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict. |
Work effectively with others | |
SITEEVT001Source and use information on the events industryUnit code: SITEEVT001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access and interpret current and emerging information on the events industry to enhance the quality of event coordination. This includes industry structure, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to event coordination. |
Source and use information on the events industry | |
SITEEVT002Process and monitor event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process attendee registrations for events, and administer them through to finalisation. It requires the ability to record customer information, monitor attendance numbers, generate sales and operational reports, and issue customer documents for event attendance. |
Process and monitor event registrations | |
SITXCCS006Provide service to customersUnit code: SITXCCS006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport with customers, determine and address customer needs and expectations, and respond to complaints. |
Provide service to customers | |
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivityUnit code: SITXCOM002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be socially aware when serving customers and working with colleagues. It requires the ability to communicate with people from a range of social and cultural groups with respect and sensitivity, and to address cross-cultural misunderstandings should they arise. |
Show social and cultural sensitivity | |
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practicesUnit code: SITXWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices. |
Participate in safe work practices |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
SITTTSL008Book supplier products and servicesUnit code: SITTTSL008 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and administer customer bookings for products and services. It requires the ability to identify customer booking requirements, request and confirm them with suppliers, and administer all bookings through to finalisation. |
Book supplier products and services | |
BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: BSBSUS201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
SITXWHS002Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksUnit code: SITXWHS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess the associated workplace safety risks, take measures to eliminate or minimise those risks, and document all processes. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation. All people working at all levels can participate in risk assessments which are commonly conducted as a team effort. Frontline operational personnel, who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision, would assist other colleagues during the process. Individuals may conduct the assessments independently of others. This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to conduct risk assessments involving their workers to manage the safety of those workers and anyone else in the workplace. |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | |
SITEEVT004Provide event staging supportUnit code: SITEEVT004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with staging requirements during event set up, operation and break down. It requires the ability to integrate fundamental knowledge of event staging and technical production requirements. |
Provide event staging support | |
SITTTSL006Prepare quotationsUnit code: SITTTSL006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate the costs of products and services and to present quotations to customers. It requires the ability to provide quotations for products and services where business pricing has already been determined. |
Prepare quotations | |
SITEEVT003Coordinate on-site event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and process on-site attendee registrations at events. It requires the ability to collect and collate all registration materials in advance of the event, set up the registration area, and check attendee registration details before admission. |
Coordinate on-site event registrations | |
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcoholUnit code: SITHFAB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell or serve alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold or served, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit, therefore, applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold or served, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Those selling or serving alcohol may include food and beverage attendants; packaged liquor sales persons selling in person, over the phone or online; winery, brewery and distillery cellar door staff; and supplier sales representatives. The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management. The unit incorporates the knowledge requirements, under state and territory liquor licensing law, for employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol. Certification requirements differ across states and territories. In some cases all people involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises must be certified in this unit. This can include the licensee and security staff. This unit covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Provide responsible service of alcohol | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffeeUnit code: SITHFAB005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians. |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee | |
SITEEVT003Coordinate on-site event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and process on-site attendee registrations at events. It requires the ability to collect and collate all registration materials in advance of the event, set up the registration area, and check attendee registration details before admission. |
Coordinate on-site event registrations | |
SITTTSL010Use a computerised reservations or operations systemUnit code: SITTTSL010 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised reservations or operations system to create, maintain and administer bookings for products and services. The unit covers the required computer skills to use all system functions and capabilities and not the related sales skills, which are found in other units. |
Use a computerised reservations or operations system | |
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcoholUnit code: SITHFAB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell or serve alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold or served, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit, therefore, applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold or served, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Those selling or serving alcohol may include food and beverage attendants; packaged liquor sales persons selling in person, over the phone or online; winery, brewery and distillery cellar door staff; and supplier sales representatives. The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management. The unit incorporates the knowledge requirements, under state and territory liquor licensing law, for employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol. Certification requirements differ across states and territories. In some cases all people involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises must be certified in this unit. This can include the licensee and security staff. This unit covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Provide responsible service of alcohol | |
BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: BSBSUS201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safetyUnit code: SITXFSA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards. The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces such as cutlery, plates and bowls during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff. Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this unit through a registered training organisation. Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beveragesUnit code: SITHFAB004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and serve a range of teas, non-espresso coffees and other non-alcoholic beverages. It requires the ability to select ingredients and equipment and to use a range of methods to make and present drinks. |
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages | |
Sunshine Coast | ||
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcoholUnit code: SITHFAB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell or serve alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold or served, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit, therefore, applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold or served, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Those selling or serving alcohol may include food and beverage attendants; packaged liquor sales persons selling in person, over the phone or online; winery, brewery and distillery cellar door staff; and supplier sales representatives. The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management. The unit incorporates the knowledge requirements, under state and territory liquor licensing law, for employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol. Certification requirements differ across states and territories. In some cases all people involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises must be certified in this unit. This can include the licensee and security staff. This unit covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Provide responsible service of alcohol | |
SITEEVT003Coordinate on-site event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and process on-site attendee registrations at events. It requires the ability to collect and collate all registration materials in advance of the event, set up the registration area, and check attendee registration details before admission. |
Coordinate on-site event registrations | |
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffeeUnit code: SITHFAB005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians. |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee | |
SITHFAB007Serve food and beverageUnit code: SITHFAB007 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to serve food and beverages to customers in a casual dining setting. It covers the fundamental technical skills required to prepare the outlet for the service period, interact with customers to take orders, serve and clear food and beverage, and complete end of service tasks. |
Serve food and beverage | |
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safetyUnit code: SITXFSA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards. The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces such as cutlery, plates and bowls during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff. Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this unit through a registered training organisation. Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
SITEEVT004Provide event staging supportUnit code: SITEEVT004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with staging requirements during event set up, operation and break down. It requires the ability to integrate fundamental knowledge of event staging and technical production requirements. |
Provide event staging support | |
SITTTSL010Use a computerised reservations or operations systemUnit code: SITTTSL010 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised reservations or operations system to create, maintain and administer bookings for products and services. The unit covers the required computer skills to use all system functions and capabilities and not the related sales skills, which are found in other units. |
Use a computerised reservations or operations system | |
Gold Coast | ||
BSBITU306Design and produce business documentsUnit code: BSBITU306 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. |
Design and produce business documents | |
SITEEVT003Coordinate on-site event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and process on-site attendee registrations at events. It requires the ability to collect and collate all registration materials in advance of the event, set up the registration area, and check attendee registration details before admission. |
Coordinate on-site event registrations | |
SITEEVT004Provide event staging supportUnit code: SITEEVT004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with staging requirements during event set up, operation and break down. It requires the ability to integrate fundamental knowledge of event staging and technical production requirements. |
Provide event staging support | |
SITTTSL006Prepare quotationsUnit code: SITTTSL006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate the costs of products and services and to present quotations to customers. It requires the ability to provide quotations for products and services where business pricing has already been determined. |
Prepare quotations | |
SITTTSL008Book supplier products and servicesUnit code: SITTTSL008 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and administer customer bookings for products and services. It requires the ability to identify customer booking requirements, request and confirm them with suppliers, and administer all bookings through to finalisation. |
Book supplier products and services | |
SITXHRM001Coach others in job skillsUnit code: SITXHRM001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide on-the-job coaching to colleagues. It requires the ability to explain and demonstrate specific skills, knowledge and procedures and monitor the progress of colleagues until they are able to operate independently of the coach. The unit applies to experienced operational personnel and to supervisors and managers who informally train other people in new workplace skills and procedures. It applies to all tourism, hospitality and event sectors. |
Coach others in job skills | |
SITXWHS002Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksUnit code: SITXWHS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess the associated workplace safety risks, take measures to eliminate or minimise those risks, and document all processes. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation. All people working at all levels can participate in risk assessments which are commonly conducted as a team effort. Frontline operational personnel, who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision, would assist other colleagues during the process. Individuals may conduct the assessments independently of others. This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to conduct risk assessments involving their workers to manage the safety of those workers and anyone else in the workplace. |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | |
Darling Downs and South West | ||
SITEEVT005Plan in-house events or functionsUnit code: SITEEVT005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan the delivery of events or functions in a commercial venue. It requires the ability to identify customer operational needs and preferences, prepare and confirm event proposals, and finalise operational documents for the delivery of events. This unit is relevant to events that are diverse in nature and are coordinated in many industry contexts, including the tourism, hospitality, sport, cultural and community sectors. It applies to event coordinators who operate independently, and are responsible for making a range of operational decisions. They may work in commercial event or function venues, such as hotels, clubs, theatres, and convention and exhibition centres. |
Plan in-house events or functions | |
BSBITU306Design and produce business documentsUnit code: BSBITU306 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. |
Design and produce business documents | |
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcoholUnit code: SITHFAB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell or serve alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold or served, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit, therefore, applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold or served, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Those selling or serving alcohol may include food and beverage attendants; packaged liquor sales persons selling in person, over the phone or online; winery, brewery and distillery cellar door staff; and supplier sales representatives. The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management. The unit incorporates the knowledge requirements, under state and territory liquor licensing law, for employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol. Certification requirements differ across states and territories. In some cases all people involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises must be certified in this unit. This can include the licensee and security staff. This unit covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Provide responsible service of alcohol | |
SITTTSL010Use a computerised reservations or operations systemUnit code: SITTTSL010 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised reservations or operations system to create, maintain and administer bookings for products and services. The unit covers the required computer skills to use all system functions and capabilities and not the related sales skills, which are found in other units. |
Use a computerised reservations or operations system | |
SITEEVT003Coordinate on-site event registrationsUnit code: SITEEVT003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and process on-site attendee registrations at events. It requires the ability to collect and collate all registration materials in advance of the event, set up the registration area, and check attendee registration details before admission. |
Coordinate on-site event registrations | |
SITXWHS002Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksUnit code: SITXWHS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess the associated workplace safety risks, take measures to eliminate or minimise those risks, and document all processes. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation. All people working at all levels can participate in risk assessments which are commonly conducted as a team effort. Frontline operational personnel, who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision, would assist other colleagues during the process. Individuals may conduct the assessments independently of others. This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to conduct risk assessments involving their workers to manage the safety of those workers and anyone else in the workplace. |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | |
SITEEVT004Provide event staging supportUnit code: SITEEVT004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with staging requirements during event set up, operation and break down. It requires the ability to integrate fundamental knowledge of event staging and technical production requirements. |
Provide event staging support |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Mooloolaba | 15 July 2019 | up to 6 months | Full time Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $4,910 Subsidised: $500 Concession: $500 |
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Southport | 15 July 2019 | 6 months | Full time 2.5 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $4,910 Subsidised: $600 Concession: $600 |
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Anytime | up to 1 year | Part time 4 weeks per unit | Full fee: $4,910 Subsidised: $500 Concession: $500 |
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