Event Spark
Event Spark
SIT30522 Certificate III in EventsPlan it, run it and own the event. Step into real festivals, work with real crews and learn what it takes to bring something to life.
A 12-month program where you help plan and deliver two real local events, STUFFit Student Film Festival and Nurture Youth Festival, alongside your Learning Coach and the event teams.
Two real festivals in 2027
in collaboration with
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events
Nationally recognised
Two real festivals
STUFFit and Nurture Youth Festival
A small crew
Groups of 10 or less, so you’re always hands-on
From $100 a week
Payment plans across the 12 months
Beyond the classroom
This isn’t event theory. It’s real events.
No simulations and no practice scenarios. Most people learn about events. You’ll be part of making them happen.
Real events
Every project is a live production where your contribution counts.
Real crews
Work alongside event teams, mentors and like-minded young people.
Real experience
Film and media, community festivals, business events and more.
The Event Spark edge
Own your work. Belong to a crew.
Event Spark is about finding the part of an event that lights you up, whether that’s film, design, music, people or logistics, and really owning it. You’ll lead your own work and take responsibility for the outcome, with the freedom to follow your interests.
And you’re never on your own. Your crew backs you, includes you and encourages you to be your best, the kind of team that makes you want to be a better human, not just a better events person.
Owning your role
Taking responsibility for your part of the event, from idea to delivery.
Leading your own work
Planning, prioritising and following through, without needing to be chased.
Following your passion
Working in the area of events that interests you most.
Crew collaboration
Supporting each other, sharing the load and celebrating the wins together.
Thinking on your feet
Adapting calmly when plans change on the day, because they will.
Showing up for people
Looking after guests, crewmates and community with care and respect.
Your journey
From the planning table to the main stage
Twelve months, one crew. You start behind the scenes, then step up to help run the show at Nurture Youth Festival and STUFFit Student Film Festival.
Plan events
Design events, organise logistics and think through what needs to happen.
Produce & promote
Coordinate, communicate and get the word out to bring ideas to life.
Run events
Be part of delivering real events, adapting in the moment and seeing outcomes through.
Two event missions
Grow through two missions
Each mission lines up with real events on the calendar, so you learn on the job, when it matters. Tap each one to see what you’ll do.
Mission 1Plan the event
Behind the scenes+
Plan the event
Behind the scenesYou learn how events come together: researching the industry, choosing venues, managing registrations and producing the documents that keep everyone on track.
Know the industry
Find and use information about the events world.
Pick the place
Select venues and sites that fit the event.
Get people in
Administer event registrations.
Promote it
Use social media professionally to build the buzz.
Mission 2Run the event
On the day+
Run the event
On the dayYou’re on the crew at Nurture Youth Festival and STUFFit Student Film Festival: supporting production, looking after guests, handling money and bookings, and keeping everyone safe.
Production support
Help set up, run and pack down live events.
Look after people
Provide great service to guests and customers.
Stay safe
Follow safe work practices on site.
Handle the money
Process transactions and use booking systems.
Find your place
Who this program is for and what a day looks like
Young creatives (14+)
School students, homeschoolers and school leavers aged 14 and up who love film, music, festivals and being part of something bigger.
Hands-on learners
Young people who learn best by doing and want a practical, non-traditional pathway into work, with real responsibility from day one.
Future event makers
Anyone curious about events, media, hospitality or the creative industries who wants real experience before choosing a path.
A typical Event Spark Friday
On event days you’ll work the full event with your crew. Online learning sits in learn.learnivation between sessions.
The live workplace
Two real festivals. You’re on the crew.
Your work experience happens inside live events, working alongside the teams who make them happen.
STUFFit Student Film Festival
Help plan, promote and run a student film festival, from screenings and guests to the buzz on the night.
Nurture Youth Festival
Be part of the crew behind a youth festival, contributing ideas and helping bring the day to life.
Industry & event partners
Further chances to work alongside professionals across business events, sport, community events and more.
Nationally recognised
One qualification, 13 units
Delivered by Learnivation (RTO 45570), supporting pathways into screen and media, business events, sport, community events and weddings.
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events
Show all 13 units +
Plan the event
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documentsSITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industryBSBTWK201Work effectively with othersSITEEVT025Select event venues and sitesSITEEVT021Administer event registrationsSIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platformsRun the event
SITEEVT022Provide event production supportSITXWHS005Participate in safe work practicesBSBXCM301Engage in workplace communicationSITXCCS014Provide service to customersSITXFIN007Process financial transactionsSITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivitySITXCCS017Use a computerised booking systemSee it for yourself
Made by our crews, run by our crews
Go behind the scenes of Event Spark, then check out the student-produced podcast and the festival our crews help bring to life.
Behind the scenes of Event Spark
A look at what a crew actually does, from planning to the big day.
STUFFit Yaps
A student-produced video podcast, created and filmed by young people in our programs.
STUFFit Student Film Festival
A sneak peek into the festival our crews help plan, promote and run.
Before you enrol
The important details
Everything you and your family need to know before enrolling. Tap any topic to open it.
Who delivers your training
Learnivation Pty Ltd (RTO 45570) is responsible for all training and assessment and issues your SIT30522 Certificate III in Events. Cultivate the Chaos delivers work immersion, mentoring and event experiences on Learnivation’s behalf under a written third-party agreement.
Entry requirements
No formal prerequisites. You’ll have a capability conversation, complete a core skills (language, literacy and numeracy) check as part of enrolment and need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Learners under 18 need parent or guardian consent.
How you’re assessed
Through your real work: reflections, a Portfolio of Events and skills observed by your assessor at two live events. Results are Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory, and you can resubmit. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer are available.
Work experience
Weekly work immersion with Cultivate the Chaos, plus working two live events: Nurture Youth Festival and STUFFit Student Film Festival. Consent for off-site public event work and photography is part of enrolment.
Fees and payment
$6,000 in total. Pay upfront, or pay a one-off $500 program deposit and then from $100 a week on a payment plan. Fees cover coaching, mentoring, work experience, learning resources and assessment. Refunds follow our fees and refund policy in the Learner Playbook.
Counting towards your QCE
Still at school? A completed Certificate III may contribute credits towards your QCE. It depends on your learning account, so check with your school.
Safe and supported
Every adult working with our learners holds a Blue Card, work immersion is supervised and you’ll complete a site safety induction before each event. See our Learn Safe Guide.
Support while you learn
Your Learning Coach supports your learning and wellbeing every week, with extra support available if you need it. Everything about how we support you is in the Learner Playbook.
Completing the qualification depends on meeting all training and assessment requirements. Course information is current as of October 2026 and may change; we’ll always confirm details with you before you enrol.
The practical details
Program at a glance
For parents and guardians
A structured, supported approach to real growth
Event Spark combines practical action with structured reflection. Your young person is guided by a Learning Coach and industry mentors who help them build confidence, navigate challenges and contribute safely in real-world environments.
You’ll get regular updates and weekly summaries of what your young person is working on, all through our portal. And you can always call Robyn or Dani.
- Communication and teamwork
- Planning and coordination
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Initiative and responsibility
- Real work experience inside live events
- A nationally recognised qualification to show for it
Photo: Patricia Prudente on UnsplashProgram Q&AEverything learners and families ask us about Event Spark. Tap to open.+
The basics
When and where do sessions run?
Every Friday from 9am to 3pm during Queensland school terms, at 40 Howard Street, Nambour. The next crew starts in February 2027.
What is the core focus of the program?
You learn by doing. Working towards the SIT30522 Certificate III in Events (RTO 45570), your crew takes responsibility for the steps needed to deliver real events, including Nurture Youth Festival and the STUFFit Student Film Festival screening. A new crew leads each year, so every event is a fresh reflection of the team’s vision.
Who leads the program?
- Training and assessment: Dani Duncan and Kathy Bradley from Learnivation (RTO 45570) deliver the training and assessment and sign off on your qualification.
- Program coordination and pathways: Robyn Cook from Cultivate the Chaos makes sure you gain real event experience and helps build your individual work pathway.
What does a typical week look like?
A mix of applied learning and industry immersion. Mornings are with your Learning Coach, mapping what you learn straight to the live tasks for upcoming events. Afternoons are hands-on work immersion with Cultivate the Chaos, so your decisions are backed by real industry practice.
The experience
What kind of creative projects will I work on?
Every crew is different, but past crews have:
- created thank-you video content for sponsors and produced radio ads
- taken part in professional photo shoots and connected with the local screen community
- provided event support at local festivals and attended film festivals
- screen printed T-shirts and bags, and designed information booths and audience journeys through venues
- contributed to STUFFit Yaps, the weekly student broadcast on YouTube
Do I need any experience?
No. Crews start with the basics and build up to running real events, with your Learning Coach and mentors alongside you.
What will it feel like?
Watch the student reflections and 2025 highlights reel to see the culture of the crew in action.
Is it suitable for homeschoolers?
Absolutely. Homeschoolers often thrive here because it’s project-based, collaborative and practical. In 2025 we had five homeschool students, and four of them stepped up into Spark Leadership.
Outcomes and pathways
What are the career outcomes?
The SIT30522 Certificate III in Events is nationally recognised, and the skills carry across industries. Recent Event Spark learners have gone on to casual work with a regional council, work on local film sets and with event companies, starting their own workshop business for teens and building a freelance career across creative roles.
Everyone’s path is different and no job outcome is guaranteed, but you’ll leave with real experience, a portfolio and people who can vouch for you.
What can I do after Event Spark?
Many learners step up into Spark Leadership, working towards the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management through RPL.
Does it count towards the QCE?
A completed Certificate III may contribute credits towards your QCE. It depends on your learning account, so check with your school.
Practical questions
What if I miss a Friday?
Talk to your Learning Coach. There are no due dates, and we help you catch up through learn.learnivation and your next session.
Is it safe?
All adults working with learners hold a Blue Card, work immersion is supervised, and you’ll complete a site safety induction before each event.
How much does it cost?
$6,000 in total. Pay upfront, or pay a one-off $500 program deposit and then from $100 a week on a payment plan.
Who can I contact for more information?
- Robyn Cook, Vocational and Program Coordinator and Mentor, Cultivate the Chaos: 0458 723 590, [email protected]. Your main contact for events experience and general program coordination.
- Kathy Bradley, Learning and Assessment Coach, Learnivation: 0432 862 019, [email protected]. Kathy looks after the accredited training and assessment.
- Dani Duncan, Mentor Learning Coach, Learnivation: 0412 557 088, [email protected]. Dani can help with anything about the qualification, learning challenges or the program.
A collaborative program
Learnivation & Cultivate the Chaos
Event Spark is designed and delivered together, so you get structured training, coaching and mentoring alongside real projects, real people and real places. Running on Fridays, 9am to 3pm, during Queensland school terms, at 40 Howard Street, Nambour.
Learnivation
Where your learning is guided and recognised. Your Learning Coach, your structure and assessment towards your nationally recognised SIT30522 Certificate III in Events.
Your contact for the SIT30522 qualification and enrolmentExplore our community projects →
Cultivate the Chaos
Where things come to life. The live event environments, event teams and mentoring, so you can contribute, collaborate and gain real experience.
Your contact for work experience and eventsVisit Cultivate the Chaos →
Getting started
Ready when you are
Spread across the program with a payment plan, plus a one-off $500 program deposit. That covers your coaching, mentoring, work experience and assessment towards your nationally recognised SIT30522 Certificate III in Events.
Prefer to pay upfront? The total is $6,000. Scholarships and grants may be available, so ask us what you might be eligible for.
Have a chat
Book a capability conversation, or give Robyn or Dani a call with any questions. We’ll work out together if it’s the right fit.
Book a capability conversation0458 723 590
0412 557 088
Enrol
Complete your enrolment through the Learnivation portal. Your core skills check is part of enrolment, so we can shape the learning around you from day one.
Start your enrolmentYour first event is waiting
You don’t need experience to get started. You just need to be willing to step in and try.
Small groups of 10 or less, so every learner gets real coaching and real responsibility.
Questions? Robyn 0458 723 590 · [email protected] · Dani 0412 557 088 · [email protected]
A collaborative program by Learnivation and Cultivate the Chaos · Learnivation Pty Ltd · RTO 45570