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Overview
This course will give you an introduction to a career in the Events Industry. It covers a wide range of general events, business and specific industry-related topics to develop your knowledge and skills in events planning. The events industry is diverse and exciting, offering many areas for employment, across the UK and the world. Much of the course is about planning for events with plenty of practical elements to provide hands-on experience.
This course will be interactive using a variety of methods to ensure your learning and progression needs are met. Units are lecturer-led, however, we fully encourage you to take ownership of your own learning.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- One National 5 qualification at Grade C or above AND three National 4 qualifications including English and Mathematics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Events Organisation.
- Contribute to an Event.
- Events Costing: An Introduction.
- Introduction to Marketing for Events.
- Working Safely.
- Service of Food and Drink.
- Integrated Project.
- Numeracy.
- IT Solutions for Administrators.
- Local Hospitality Provision.
- Alcoholic Beverages: An introduction.
- Customer Care for Hospitality and Events.
- Events Industry: An Overview.
- Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry.
- Hospitality Events.
- Employability Skills.
After the course
This course will allow you to pursue a career in the Events Industry, such as an events assistant, or administrator with an events company.
Continuing study
Successful completion allows for progression to further study on NQ Level 6 Events.
How the course is taught
The course is delivered between August 2023 to June 2024. There is a blend of theory and practical work within the course.
Materials
Applicants are advised to have access to a laptop.
Dress code
You will be provided with a uniform for the food service elements of the course. You will also be expected to dress appropriately when you are supporting events, both within the Contributing to an Event Unit as well as the Event Organisation Unit.