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On campus (100% on-campus, 0% online). Also available online and to international students.
On campus / Online / International · Full time, 3 days per week
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Concession $7,100-$10,720 · Subsidised $8,260-$11,880 · Full fee $12,060-$15,680
Duration
1 year
Intakes
27 Jan 2027
Study Mode
Full time, 3 days per week
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Resources required (all students):
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Source and use information on the events industry
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.
Manage event production components
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse event production requirements and organise and monitor different production services and products. It requires the ability to use advanced planning, organisation and communication skills combined with detailed knowledge of the event management process and broad understanding of specialist component services.
Manage on-site event operations
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage on-site operational activities for the production of events. It requires the ability to finalise operational plans, oversee event set-up, execution and break-down, and evaluate the operational success of events.
Enhance customer service experiences
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide professional and personalised customer service experiences. It requires the ability to determine and meet customer preferences, develop customer relationships, respond to difficult service situations and take responsibility for resolving complaints.
Manage finances within a budget
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to take responsibility for budget management where others may have developed the budget. It requires the ability to interpret budgetary requirements, allocate resources, monitor actual income and expenditure, and report on budgetary deviations.
Lead and manage people
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage people individually and in teams, and support and encourage their commitment to the organisation. It requires the ability to lead by example and manage performance through effective leadership.
Recruit, select and induct staff
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff members within the framework of existing human resource policies and procedures. It requires the ability to identify recruitment needs, develop selection criteria, process and evaluate applications, select people according to their attitude, aptitude and fit to the position and coordinate induction programs.
Establish and conduct business relationships
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and manage positive business relationships. It requires the ability to use high level communication and relationship building skills to conduct formal negotiations and make commercially significant business-to-business agreements.
Manage projects
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop project plans, implement project activities, monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved, and evaluate all aspects of projects.
Plan and implement sales activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and implement sales activities. It requires the ability to identify and analyse market and customer needs, proactively target current and new customers, plan the operation of sales calls, make calls and prepare sales reports.
Coordinate marketing activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate a range of marketing and promotional activities at an operational level. The unit incorporates knowledge of marketing principles.
Prepare and present proposals
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and present tenders, proposals or bids either as a response to a tender brief or as a proposal created and offered. It requires the ability to analyse client specifications or needs, determine organisational ability to meet those requirements, and to prepare and present information that is relevant to client criteria or needs.
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
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.
Manage meetings
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
Compile production schedules
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile production schedules during the pre-production planning phase in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors. It involves analysing timelines against overall production requirements to deliver productions on time and on budget.
Administer event registrations
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process attendee registrations for events and administer them through to finalisation, and to prepare event registration materials and set-up and process on-site event registrations.
Develop event concepts
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and refine ideas for event concepts, and to progress those concepts to the point where they can be made operational. The concept development phase may be undertaken in parallel with feasibility analysis or the event bidding process.
Use a computerised booking system
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised booking system to create bookings for products and services. The unit covers the computer skills required to use booking functions and system capabilities and not the related sales skills which are found in other units.
Create a promotional display or stand
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create a displays and stands for promotional purposes. It requires the ability to identify the objectives of the promotion, determine the audience, select all display components and assemble the display or stand.
Manage conflict
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to resolve complex or escalated complaints and disputes with internal and external customers and colleagues. It requires the ability to use effective conflict resolution techniques and communication skills to manage conflict and develop solutions. It does not cover formal negotiation, counselling or mediation.
Operate basic lighting
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plot, record, modify and operate standard lighting cues on lighting consoles typically used in small-scale productions and events. It involves preparation, operation, and basic troubleshooting of lighting operations.
Operate floor electrics
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set and operate a range of floor electrics for live productions or performances. It involves testing and operating floor electrics in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Operate sound reinforcement systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate sound reinforcement systems for live performances.
Select event venues and sites
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and select venues or sites for events. It requires the ability to analyse event plans to determine venue or site requirements; develop selection specifications; and assess, choose and contract venues or sites.
Plan in-house events
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan the delivery of commercial events. It requires the ability to identify client operational needs and preferences, prepare and confirm event proposals, and finalise operational documents for the delivery of events.
Provide responsible service of alcohol
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell, serve or supply alcohol.
Prepare customer quotations
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.
Common Questions
The course is delivered on campus at South Bank in Greater Brisbane, with partnerships including Football Queensland, Hockey Queensland, Queensland Gymnastics, Queensland Rugby Union, and the Royal Queensland Lawn Tennis Association. The next intake starts on 13 July 2026.
The course fees vary depending on eligibility: the concession fee is $10,720 (for eligible students), the subsidised fee is $11,880 (for eligible students accessing government-funded places), and the full fee is $15,680. Student loans and payment plans may also be available.
Yes, the course includes on-the-job training where you'll have the opportunity to complete 70 hours of hands-on work experience. Courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in sports and fitness, and the strong industry partnerships mean you'll graduate with confidence and all the skills you need to get right to work.
Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified to work as a Sport Event Coordinator, Community Sport Program Officer, Event Operations Manager, or Function Coordinator. You'll also be well-prepared to pursue further studies in sport or event management.
The course is delivered fully on campus (100% on campus, 0% online) in a teacher-led, scheduled format over 1 year full time, requiring 3 days per week of attendance. Assessment takes place on-campus and through vocational placement, and you can contact your teacher via phone, email, face-to-face, or Zoom.
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