Conference and Event Organiser

Overview

Organises and coordinates services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
  • responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
  • meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
  • arranging and coordinating services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants
  • organising registration of participants
  • negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
  • overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders

Alternative Titles

  • Event Manager

Specialisations

  • Event Planner
  • Exhibition Organiser
  • Wedding Coordinator

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

24 courses found.

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THT60198: Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management
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THT60102 : Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management
THT60102: Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management
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SIT60107 : Advanced Diploma of Tourism
THT50398: Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
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THT50302 : Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
THT50302: Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
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SIT50107 : Diploma of Tourism
THT50298: Diploma of Tourism (Meetings and Events Management)
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THT50202 : Diploma of Event Management
THT50203: Diploma of Event Management
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SIT50207 : Diploma of Events
THT50202: Diploma of Event Management
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THT50203 : Diploma of Event Management
SIT60322: Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
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SIT60222: Advanced Diploma of Event Management
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SIT60216: Advanced Diploma of Event Management
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SIT60222 : Advanced Diploma of Event Management
SIT60212: Advanced Diploma of Events
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SIT60216 : Advanced Diploma of Event Management
SIT60122: Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
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SIT60116: Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
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SIT60122 : Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
SIT50422: Diploma of Hospitality Management
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Traineeship
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SIT50322: Diploma of Event Management
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Career Boost

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SIT50316: Diploma of Event Management
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SIT50322 : Diploma of Event Management
SIT50212: Diploma of Events
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SIT50316 : Diploma of Event Management
SIT50207: Diploma of Events
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SIT50212 : Diploma of Events
SIT50122: Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
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SIT50116: Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
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SIT50122 : Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
SIT30522: Certificate III in Events
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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CUE50403: Diploma of Venues and Events
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CUA50413 : Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
BSB60407: Advanced Diploma of Management
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BSB61015 : Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
30997QLD: Certificate IV in Planning (Weddings) (Event Design)
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