Management of a Small Event - Level 3 Award in Events with Travel and Tourism

Essentials

Duration: 20 weeks Part-time
Start date: 10th September 2024
End date: 25th February 2025
Day: Tue
Time: 09.00-12:15
Information Event: Yes

Course fee: FREE

Please note you can only apply for this course if you are a business or an employee of a business who has agreed to let you study this course.  Once you have applied, a Business Engagement Officer will discuss individual business training needs and complete a brief skills audit. This will determine the need for upskilling or reskilling staff and the benefits it will have to the future of the business. 

Course Content

This qualification will enable the learner to develop event management skills, understand the role of the event organiser and the methods used to plan small events.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how to manage a small event
• Be able to carry out a feasibility study for a small event.
• Be able to develop a plan to manage a small event
• Be able to manage and evaluate a small event.

Assessment Methods

Knowledge, understanding and application to industry will be principally assessed through written assignments, presentations and professional discussions. There are no formal examinations.

Course Update

The Department for the Economy has made upskilling and reskilling a priority in growing the Northern Ireland economy to meet its changing demands. Through the Skills Focus Programme, companies can receive up to 100%* funding to support the cost of training.

This course is funded by Skills Focus.  The eligiblity set out by the Department for the Economy is:

Eligibility Criteria

• A registered business (does not include charity or community groups)
• Based in Northern Ireland
• Less than 250 employees
• Need to develop staff at Level 2 and above in priority sectors

Learners must be at least 16 years of age and have 4 GCSEs to include English at Grade C or above or equivalent

The OCN NI Level 3 suite of Events with Travel and Tourism qualifications will enable progression into employment or onto higher level qualifications.