Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

Introduction

This qualification is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to successfully plan and assess events. It provides a comprehensive foundation in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of events, focusing on key areas such as marketing strategies, market research, human resources, communication, and customer service within the event planning context.

Ideal for learners seeking to build their understanding of event management, this qualification is perfect for those aspiring to become event planners. It is also beneficial for individuals in various roles across different sectors where planning and organizing events form a key part of their duties.

Learners will have access to online learning platform.

During your time with the Dumfries & Galloway College, support is always available whenever you need it. Each learner is paired with a dedicated personal tutor who will grade all assignments and provide comprehensive feedback for every submission.

Course code

OCEP

Location

Remote Learning

Duration

Guided Learning Hourse – 103
Learners take on average between 8 – 12 weeks to complete

Entry Requirements

Suitable for those learners aged 16 or above and have a good level of communication skills.

When applying for this course you will be asked to supply a copy of your ID, which can be either a passport, driving licence, birth certificate or national identity card

You can only study one course at a time.

Course Content

This course is split into 5 manageable units:

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

Assessments

This course requires the completion and passing of five tutor marked online unit assessments. Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.