Free Level 2 Event Planning Course in Solihull. Classes run full-time during the day at Solihull College and University Centre. You'll study five units covering event planning, market research, human resources, and customer service at events. The course runs over one year. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade D or above, including Maths and English, or the equivalent grade 3 under the new GCSE grading system. You'll sit an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
There are 5 units that will be covered in lessons:
Unit 01 Planning an Event
Unit 02 Event Review and Evaluation
Unit 03 Market Research and Marketing Methods in Event Planning
Unit 04 Human Resource Planning at Events
Unit 05 Communication and Customer Service at Events
Learners will work on different tasks and variety of assessment methods will be used to assess learners' achievements such as worksheets, case studies, assignments, reports, peers assessments, witness testimony etc.
Entry requirements
Learners should be 16 or over to undertake this qualification 4 subjects at GCSE ' Grade D'- where Maths and English must be two out of those 4 subjects New Maths & English GCSE's grading criteria equivalent of 3.
What you will learn
You'll plan and organise events from start to finish.
You'll review and evaluate events to identify what worked and what could improve.
You'll carry out market research and apply marketing methods used in event planning.
You'll plan and manage human resources at events.
You'll develop communication and customer service skills for working at events.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lessons and a variety of assessment methods. These include worksheets, case studies, assignments, and written reports. You'll also take part in peer assessments and provide witness testimony. Different tasks are used across the five units to assess your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Event coordinator, supporting the planning and delivery of events
Events assistant, helping to organise conferences, weddings, or festivals
Marketing assistant, using event and campaign knowledge in a marketing role
Venue coordinator, managing bookings and logistics at event spaces
Conference and banqueting assistant, working in hotels or large venues
Hospitality team leader, overseeing staff and service at events
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Event Management, the natural next step if you want to move into a more senior planning or coordination role.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to broaden into office or project management work.
Level 3 qualification in Marketing, building on the market research unit you've already studied.
