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Diploma of Events (Surf) (SIT50207)
(International Students)
Immerse yourself in aquatic event management. The focus of your studies will be on management processes for events such as surf competitions, surf life saving carnivals, regattas and other sporting events. This perfect course requires you to spend days at the beach learning to surf and also gaining qualifications in surf coaching, surf lifesaving and marine boat handling. These skills are underpinned by a detailed knowledge of event concept development, budgeting, event preparation, staging and logistics, event marketing, onsite event management, managing health & safety and managing people. The beautiful Sunshine Coast is renowned for its many outdoor events held throughout the year and you will gain valuable experience through your involvement with these events while studying the course.
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Program
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| Career Prospects : | Employment opportunities may be found with professional surf competition organisers, sporting, exhibition and event management companies, resorts, sporting associations and community organisations. Other careers include freelance event organiser/manager, leisure tour guide or outdoor recreation manager. |
| Academic Entry Requirements : | Equivalent of Australian Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or mature aged entry. |
| English Language Requirements : | IELTS academic module score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0 (or eqivalent testing system); or |
| Additional Requirements : | Students must be physically fit. To complete the surfing units you must be a competent swimmer assessed at swimming freestyle for 200 metres using fins, in a time no longer than 6 minutes without stopping and wothout signs of distress. |
| CRICOS Code : | 066863G |
Delivery Packages
| Tuition Fees : | 14,000 |
Course Code : | SIT50207 |
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| Additional Costs : | $300 | Course Capacity : | 18 places |
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| Commences : |
February |
Location : |
Mooloolaba Campus |
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| Duration : | 12 Months | ||||
Enrolment Information
| Before You Enrol : |
QTAC
For Australian students wishing to study Diploma programs, entry and selection is via Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Applications forms and instructions for applying to QTAC can be obtained by visiting the QTAC website.
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Related Documents
Timetables |
 SIT50207_DiplomaofEvents_Surf_QTAC_Yr1_2012_timetable.pdf |
Other Documents (eg. Flyers, Brochures, Booklists, Other Requirements) |
| DipEventsDipEventsSurfBooklistS12012.pdf |
Units
Trimester 1
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SITXEVT001B |
Develop and update event industry knowledge |
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SITXCOM001A |
Work with colleague/customers |
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SITXCOM002A |
Work socially diverse environ |
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SITXEVT002B |
Provide event staging support |
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SITXOHS001A |
Follow health/safety procedure |
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SITXOHS003A |
ID hazard/assess safety risks |
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BSBWOR204A |
Use business technology |
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SITXEVT003B |
Process and monitor event registrations |
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SITTTSL010A |
Control reservations/operation |
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SITTTSL002A |
Access/interpret product info |
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SITTTSL006A |
Prepare quotations |
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SITTTSL008A |
Book supplier services |
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SITXEVT009A |
Develop event concepts |
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SITXEVT012A |
Select event venues and sites |
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SITXFIN003A |
Interpret financial informatio |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
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SITXEVT004B |
Coordinate on-site event registrations |
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BRONZE MEDALLION |
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SURF LESSON |
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STAND UP PADDLE |
Trimester 2
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SITXCCS003A |
Manage quality customer service |
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SITXHRM005A |
Lead and manage people |
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SITXADM004A |
Plan and manage meetings |
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SITXFIN004A |
Manage finances within budget |
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SITXHRM004A |
Manage volunteers |
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SITXFIN006A |
Obtain and manage sponsorship |
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SITHFAB009A |
Responsible service of alcohol |
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SITXEVT017B |
Provide on-site event management services |
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SITXMGT003A |
Manage projects |
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SITXEVT013A |
Manage event staging |
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SITXEVT016B |
Organise and monitor event infrastructure |
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SITXEVT005B |
Organise in-house events or functions |
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BOAT LICENCE |
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JETSKI LICENCE |
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SURF JUDGING |
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KITE SURFING |
Trimester 3
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SITXEVT010B |
Evaluate and address event regulatory requirements |
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SITXMPR004A |
Coordinate marketing activity |
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CUSFIN01A |
Finance a project |
Surf life Saving Bronze Medallion
Surf Judge Level 1
Surf Judge Level 2 (20 hours supervision required)
Recreation Marine Licence
Personal Water Craft Licence
Additional Information
| Further Study : | Many University Degree programs will grant certain credits for completion of the TAFE Diploma of Events. Individual Universities should be contacted for specific details. The University of the Sunshine Coast offers articulation entry to Bachelor of business/ Event Leisure management and other programs and pathways. |
| Information Current : | 23/02/2012 Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification. To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details. |
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