SIT50207-3

Diploma of Events
– for Year 11 and Year 12 STEP Students

Develop significant communication, planning and organisational skills that will enable you to gain employment in a range of diverse organisations that require event management skills, such as professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.



Career Opportunities

At the completion of this diploma, STEP students may be employed as:
• Event, Venue or Conference Coordinator
• Event Manager
• Organiser/Manager

Registration Details

What is STEP?
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) offers units within selected Diploma programs to school students in Years 11 and 12.

This program is known as STEP – Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.

STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 3–8 hours each week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the Diploma they have been studying.

The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.

Benefits
• Upon completion of Year 12, STEP students will be offered a confirmed entry with credit towards the Diploma they have been studying at school. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.

• Since STEP forms part of a student’s high school curriculum, students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as undertaking a Diploma qualification.

• STEP offers students a more affordable option; students pay no tuition fees, only material fees.

• If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma of choice it is likely to diminish their HECS fees due to reduced time at university and students will graduate with both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award.

• The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.

Entry Criteria

To be considered as a STEP student, consent from the student’s School and Parent/Guardian is mandatory.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this Diploma and the achievement of certain levels of attainment may assist students to gain entry into the following University pathways:

• Bachelor of Business (Event Management), Griffith University
- 1 year university credit
- 2 years left at university

Program Duration

Full Time :
School: 2 years
Southbank Institute of Technology: 1 year

Program Award

Diploma

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

The application process and dates for the STEP 2011 intake are currently being formulated and will be available shortly.

For regular updates, please visit the STEP web page

Cost

STEP students will not be required to pay any tuition fees, only the material and administration fees associated with the units over Years 11 and 12. The material fees for this program are:

Semester one $95.50
Semester two $125.00
Semester three $25.50
Semester four $6.50

Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change program outlines and fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.

Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:
Address 
In Person: Ground Floor, C Block
Ernest Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: STEP@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Semester 1
Course Code Course Name
SITXEVT003A Process and monitor event registration
SITXEVT004A Coordinate on site event registration
SITXEVT001A Develop and update event industry knowledge
SITCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITXEVT002A Provide event staging support
SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security
BSBCMN213A Produce simple word processed documents
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name
SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage service
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
Semester 4
Course Code Course Name
SITTTSL006A Prepare quotations
SITTTSL008A Book and coordinate supplier service
SITTTSL002A Access and interpret product information
SITXADM003A Write business documents
This brochure was last updated Thursday, 3 June 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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