Professional Wedding Planning & Consulting
Diploma WED16
Tourism, Hospitality & Events
Learning Method: Correspondence with online support

You don't need any previous experience to undertake this course; however, you will need to have the willingness to learn and the desire to succeed.

• no previous experience is required
• a quiet place to learn where you won't be distracted
• as little as an hour a week to learn
• having a standard computer is an advantage to prepare wedding plans
  

The personal attributes you will need to have include:

• an interest in weddings and event management
• a flair for organising and planning
• good social skills and a strong ability to communicate with others
• a reasonable command of written English
• a willingness to learn and the desire to succeed

For your convenience you may be able to study this course by distance education in three different ways: correspondence, eLearning and online. For all of these methods, you study at home, at work or wherever is convenient. You choose the day and time which suits you best. You do not attend classes, so travel is not involved. For some courses class-based learning might be available.

The method of learning available is indicated against each course. Not all courses offer all methods of learning.

	Correspondence: If you have elected to have your course delivered by correspondence, all the learning and assessment materials will be provided in printed format for you.
	eLearning: If you have elected to have your course delivered by eLearning, all the materials will be provided on DVD for you, making them completely portable and interactive. To study in eLearning mode, you will require a standard computer with word processor and printer.
	Online: If you are learning online, you will require a standard computer with word processor and Internet connection (dial-up or broadband) to access the course online, and an email account to submit your assignments.
	Class-based: If you are undertaking this course in a classroom you will receive your materials in printed format when you attend class.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you feel you might be able to gain credit exemptions for national modules, please contact the College for an initial discussion.

Credit Transfer (CrT): You will need to submit qualifications that are under 3 years old 5 RPL is available for Credit Transfer (CrT) of qualifications under 3 years old. You will receive a $50 discount per credit awarded.

Work/life (RCC): You will need to submit evidence to show your knowledge and skills are current 5 Work/life experience Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) assessments. Full fees apply for RCC and must be paid prior to assessment. RCC fees are non-refundable if credit is not achieved. You will be provided with an RPL Application Guide if you proceed.