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L2 Event Planning Level 2 | Certificate in Event Planning (RQF)
Information Dates and EnrolmentCourse
information
Eligibility criteria for this course:
- You must be aged 19 years or over as at 31/08/20
- You must have lived in the EU for the last three years
- You must currently reside in England,
- You understand that this is a Level 2 qualification and a good level of English and Maths is beneficial to completing.
- You understand the typical duration of this course is 12 weeks and you will need self-commitment to allow yourself sufficient time to provide detailed responses to the assignments.
Summary
This qualification will introduce you to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing their knowledge and understanding. Areas covered include marketing methods and resources, market research, human resources, communication and customer service relevant to events.
Unit 1: Planning an event
Section 1: The extent of the events industry
Section 2: The scope of the
event planner role
Section 3: Planning an event
Section 4: Planning for
contingencies
Section 5: The need for health, safety and security
measures.
Unit 2: Reviewing and evaluating an event
Section 1: The importance of review and evaluation
Section 2: The sources
of information available for evaluating an event
Section 3: The range of tool
available for event evaluation
Section 4: Planning the evaluation of an
event.
Unit 3: Marketing and market research for event planning
Section 1: Understand why market research is important
Section 2: The
methods and resources available for marketing
Section 3: Planning the
marketing of an event.
Unit 4: Planning human resources for events
Section 1: Understand how an event is managed
Section 2: Understand the
team which contribute to an event
Section 3: Understand the human resource
requirements for an event.
Unit 5: Communication and customer service for events
Section 1: Understand the importance of communication at events
Section 2:
Understand equality and diversity in relation to events
Section 3: Understand
why customer service is important at an event
Section 4: Produce guidance on
expected standards of customer service for staff use.
How will I learn?
Students are provided with a comprehensive set of online learning materials which they work through via an e-platform. For each module this provides tutorials, practice assessment and interactive tasks so the tutor and student can assess progress.
Entry Requirements
To study this course you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be aged 19 years or over as of 31/08/2020
- You must have lived in the EU for the last three years
- You must currently reside in England
- You understand that this is a Level 2 qualification and a level of English and Maths is beneficial to completing
- You understand the typical duration of this course is 12 weeks and self-commitment should be made to allow yourself to provide detailed responses to the assignments
If you have any questions before you enrol please email [email protected].
What can I do next?
Our qualified careers advisers can help our part-time learners understand your life and work choices, identify your values and work styles and offer valuable tools which enable you to transfer this effectively to the workplace. Whether it be job change, promotion or re-entering the employment market after a time away, we offer 1:1 confidential, impartial and unbiased guidance, CV Writing, apprenticeship advice, self-reflection (understanding your strengths) and advice on the various routes into all sorts of jobs.
SGS's Careers service is accredited by the Matrix quality standard and you can contact them by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] to book a free appointment.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due
to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that
could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery
may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities.
We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and
pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment
form.
For information on how this may impact professional courses please email [email protected]
DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORM
The choosen platform
for the online element of this course is The Skills Network. Skills
Network is one of the most successful providers of online courses and
qualifications in the UK. Allowing learners to study at their own pace, in their
own home or workplace learning centre at a time that fits around people's busy
lives.
On successful enrolment onto this course you will be provided with all the details required to login to your learning platform.
COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course does have a fee
that is payable on enrolment, if you require financial support including payment
plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the
website.
For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.
ONLINE ENROLMENT
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submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting
your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our
courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with
you before we can confirm your enrolment.
Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.
Course information last updated: Friday 22nd January 2021 @ 8.30am (2 days ago)
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