Event Management and Business Diploma

Free Event Bible with this course

This is a new updated edition. It is an invaluable one-stop handbook for event organisers and anyone responsible for putting on a voluntary or public event. It covers safety requirements and complying with the legislation. Research, plan, organise, manage and deliver any event, match, show, tournament or function - be it carnival, gymkhana, fun run, pop festival, school sports day or Formula 1 car race!
Course Information
Are you a good organiser and enjoy working hard? Do you love helping to arrange parties for friends? Are you sociable? Do you fancy being your own boss?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to the above, your future career may lie in one of the most exciting and rewarding businesses around – Event Management.
So why study Event Management from UK Open Learning? Answer in one word: ‘demand’.
You’d be amazed at just how few professional event planners there are out there – and the demand is absolutely incredible. People lead busy lives these days and don’t want the worry or don’t have the time to organise a party, christening, business event etc. That’s why they are looking to people like you - someone who can organise a successful and memorable occasion for them.
Undertaking the Event Management course from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers, could be one of the best decisions you will make. In no time at all, and for very little cost you could soon be running your own successful Event Management business, and enjoying the ‘buzz’ of making other people happy. And the great thing is, you get paid for it!
So what is Event Planning and Management?

Humans are sociable creatures. We all love a ‘do’, whether it’s to celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, parades etc. or to promote something such as a product launch or a fashion show). It could be for educational reasons such as conferences, meetings, or graduations, or simply to commemorate loved ones at funerals or memorial services.
Your ‘event’ could be purely social, business related or simply somewhere in between. It could be happy, it could be solemn; it could be small and intimate, or huge and sensational. Whatever the occasion, it needs someone with your organisational skills, your creativity and your personality to make sure that it is remembered for years to come.
It’s hard work but a lot of fun too!

Can you picture yourself smartly dressed, visiting luxury hotels, checking that the food and wine is right and that everything is in place? Has the band or orchestra you’ve booked been briefed? Are the fireworks ready? Is the Champagne on ice? And just imagine the excitement of chatting away to any celebrities who may be attending or booked for the event. Exciting, isn’t it!
Sure, at the end of the day you’ll be exhausted. But you’ll be exhilarated too, knowing that you’ve created something very special. Something the guests will remember forever.

What is Event Planning and Management?
This question actually breaks down into two questions:

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  What kinds of events are we talking about?


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  What is event planning?

First things first. Generally speaking, special events occur for the following purposes:

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  Celebrations (fairs, parades, weddings, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries)


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  Education (conferences, meetings, graduations)


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  Promotions (product launches, political rallies, fashion shows)


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  Commemorations (memorials, civic events)

This list isn't an exhaustive one, but as the examples illustrate, special events may be business related, purely social or somewhere in between.
Now we move to the second question:
What is Event Planning?

Planners of an event may handle any or all of the following tasks related to that event:

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  Conducting research


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  Creating an event design


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  Finding a site


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  Arranging for food, décor and entertainment


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  Planning transportation to and from the event


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  Sending invitations to attendees


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  Arranging any necessary accommodation for attendees


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  Coordinating the activities of event personnel


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  Supervising at the site


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  Conducting evaluations of the event

How many of these activities your business engages in will depend on the size and type of a particular event, which will, in turn, depend on the specialisation you choose.
Why do people hire Event Planners?
This question has a simple answer: individuals often find they lack the expertise and time to plan events themselves. Independent planners can step in and give these special events the attention they deserve.
Our course will guide you through all the steps to ensure you have the correct skills and knowledge to become a confident and successful Event Planner and Manager.
How the course is designed
Your Event Management Diploma is designed to take you step by step through the needs and requirements of becoming an efficient Event Planner.
Throughout the course you will also be required to complete a number of tutor marked assignments.
Course Syllabus

Your course in Event Management will cover the following topics:

Unit 1 Introduction to Event Management

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  Event Planner Job Description


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  Types of events you could plan

Unit 2 General overview of Event Planning

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  Where to start and the purpose of an event


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  Basic checklists


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  Understanding budgets


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  Understanding timelines


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  Site and vendor selection


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  Administrative needs


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  Promotional / Press Releases


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  Meeting survival supplies


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  Post event

Unit 3 More Basic Planning Information

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  Booking accommodation


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  Bar tendering and wine service


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  Choosing a theme


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  Decorating and party supplies


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  Hiring a band


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  Questions to ask the chosen facility


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  Selecting promotional items


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  ‘Thank you’ gifts

Unit 4 Event Health & Safety

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  Safety of the facilities


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  Risk Assessment


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  Communications


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  Evacuations


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  First Aid


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  Fire arrangements


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  Security


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  Barriers


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  Temporary road closures


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  Facilities for the disabled


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  Signs


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  The environment


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  Facilities


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  Other considerations


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  What to do when things go wrong


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  Event checklist


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  Further information


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  Event planning form


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  Event safety and welfare form

Unit 5 Understanding function supervision and Silver Service

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  Supervising a function


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  Planning a function


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  Providing a Silver Service


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  Developing efficient and organised work habits


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  Getting ready for service


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  Meeting customer requirements


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  Food service


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  Surplus food and used equipment


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  Clearing finished courses


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  Clearing the table

                  
Unit 6 Information forms

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  Client information Form


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  Event planning sheet


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  Event budget planning sheet

Unit 7 Equipment hire and information

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  Basic hire information


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  Selections from a catalogue


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  Hire lists

Unit 8 Planning a reunion

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  Background information


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  Reunion checklist


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  Venues


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  Planning timeline

Unit 9 Planning a funeral

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  Introduction


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  Timeline


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  Funerals according to customs


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  Funeral planning checklist


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  Portfolio

Unit 10 Planning a corporate event

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  Introduction


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  Event planning timeline


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  Selecting the best venue


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  Selecting the right speaker


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  Theme for a special event


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  Things not to do


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  Corporate event planning checklist


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  Menu planning ideas


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  Venues


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  Portfolio

Starting Your Own Business
Course Syllabus

Your course covers the following syllabus:
Starting Up
Unit One - Starting Your Own Business
Unit Two - Ways of Starting a Business
Staff
Unit Three - Recruiting Staff
Unit Four - Dealing with Staff
Unit Five - Fraud and Theft
Promoting Your Business
Unit Six – Marketing
Unit Seven – Advertising
Unit Eight - The Business Plan
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q. I have no experience of Event Management or have never worked for myself. Would this course be suitable?
A. Yes, we will teach you all you need to know to start your own business. We do expect, however, a reasonable level of literacy for Level Three courses.
Q. What type of support will I receive?
A. You will be allocated a tutor who will guide you through the course, mark your assignments and generally help you with any problems you may have. Your tutors can be contacted via email and post. If you need to speak to a student advisor, you can telephone the college.
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Event Management and Business. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland'

Awarding Body Information

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Further information
http://http://www.ncfe.org.uk  
Q. How do I send in my work?
A. You can post or email your assignments for marking. You do not need to wait for your results before moving onto the next section.
Q. If I fail an assignment can I retake it?
A. Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you some pointers as to where you could improve.
Q. What do I receive once I order the course?
A. We will send you ALL the course materials. This consists of a