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Level 2 Event Planning Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Event Planning Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Notts County Football Club, full-time during the day. Students aged 19 or over do not pay tuition fees, though funding eligibility may vary. If you're 16 to 18 years old, fees may not apply.

The course covers planning and running events, market research, human resource planning, and communication and customer service. You'll also study how events are staffed, promoted, and financed. Work experience is part of the course, giving you hands-on time in a real events setting. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Event Planning.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you have an interest in working in the events industry.

It is a great opportunity for students to benefit from gaining first-hand experience of the planning, running and promoting of events in partnership with Notts County Football Club at Meadow Lane. You will take part in a range of work experience opportunities which will be completed alongside studying the scale of the industry, how events are staffed and promoted as well as the finance behind them.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSE’s at grade 3-9 including English and Maths, one of these must be at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan events from initial concept through to delivery.
  • You'll carry out market research and apply methods of event planning.
  • You'll explore how events are staffed and managed.
  • You'll study how events are promoted and marketed.
  • You'll learn about the finance and budgeting behind events.
  • You'll develop communication and customer service skills for an events context.
  • You'll complete work experience to build practical industry skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, teamwork activities, and practical tasks. Assessment is by written assignments, presentations, promotional materials, and work observation records. Mandatory work experience is also part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notts County Football Club will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Event Assistant, supports the planning and running of events.
  • Event Coordinator, manages logistics and suppliers for events.
  • Event Planner, takes the lead on planning and delivering events.
  • Events Administrator, handles bookings, communications, and schedules.
  • Venue Coordinator, oversees events at a specific venue or site.
  • Promotions Assistant, supports the marketing and promotion of events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Event Management, the natural next step for those wanting to move into senior coordinator or management roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to broaden your skills across business functions.
  • An apprenticeship in events or hospitality management, combining work and study at a higher level.
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