Event Management And Business

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.
The course is in TWO sections as follows:

Part A:            Event Management & Planning

Part B:            Profit From Business
Throughout the course you will also be required to complete a number of tutor marked assignments and comprehensive Projects.
Information on the assignments and projects can be found in the Assignment section within each part of the course.

Course Syllabus
Your Diploma in Event Management will cover the following topics:

PART A            Event Management and Planning

Unit 1 Introduction to Event Management
·         Event Planner Job description
·         Types of events you could plan

Unit 2  General Overview of Event Planning
·         Where to start and purpose of an event
·         Basic Checklists
·         Understanding Budgets
·         Understanding Timelines
·         Site & vendor selection
·         Administrative needs
·         Promotional / Press Releases
·         Meeting Survival Supplies
·         Post Event

Unit 3  More Basic Planning Information
·         Booking Accommodation
·         Bar tendering & Wine Service
·         Choosing a Theme
·         Decorating and Party Supplies
·         Hiring a Band
·         Questions to ask the chosen facility
·         Selecting Promotional items
·         Thank you gifts

Unit 4  Event Health & Safety          
·         Safety of the facilities
·         Risk Assessment
·         Communications
·         Evacuations
·         First Aid
·         Fire Arrangements
·         Security
·         Barriers
·         Temporary Road Closures
·         Facilities for the Disabled
·         Signs
·         The Environment
·         Facilities
·         Other Considerations
·         What to do when things go wrong
·         Event Checklist
·         Further Information
·         Event Planning Form
·         Event Safety & Welfare Form

Unit 5 Understanding Function Supervision & Silver Service
·         Supervise a Function
·         Planning a Function
·         Provide a Silver Service
·         Develop Efficient and Organised Work Habits
·         Getting Ready for Service
·         Meeting Customer Requirements
·         Food Service
·         Surplus Food and Used Equipment
·         Clearing Finished Courses
·         Clearing the Table        

Unit 6  Information forms
·         Client Information Form
·         Event Planning Sheet
·         Event Budget Planning Sheet

Unit 7  Equipment Hire and Information
·         Basic Hire information
·         Selections from a Catalogue
·         Hire Lists

Assignment 1

Project 1

Unit 8  Planning a Reunion
·         Background Information
·         Reunion checklist
·         Venues
·         Planning Timeline

Unit 9  Planning a Funeral
·         Introduction
·         Timeline
·         Funerals According to Customs
·         Funeral Planning Checklist
·         Portfolio

Unit 10 Planning a Corporate Event
·         Introduction
·         Event Planning Timeline
·         Selecting the Best venue
·         Selecting the Right Speaker
·         Theme for a Special Event
·         Things not to do?
·         Corporate Event Planning Checklist
·         Menu Planning Ideas
·         Venues
·         Portfolio

Assignment 2

Project 2

Part B: Profit From Business
Profit From Business is a comprehensive guide to running a small business aimed at anyone going into self-employment, operating a franchise or starting a company.  It is also ideal for proprietors of existing businesses looking to grow, increase profitability and improve performance.
The purpose of the guide is to provide practical information and guidance in an easy to use format that covers every aspect of running a small business.
The guide provides a rich source of information to help you plan and undertake the range of tasks on which successful businesses depend. It also provides guidance on complying with business law and regulation.
It is also packed with practical tips, software and ideas to help your business run smoothly and leave you more time to deliver your product or service.

The Guide covers the following syllabus:
·         Introduction to Self-employment
·         Skills & Barriers to self-employment
·         Identifying a business idea
·         Producing a business plan
·         Legal aspects of self-employment
·         Sources of information and help
·         Business Plan
·         A structured template enabling you to compose a business plan.
·         Software CD ROM
·         Customisable spreadsheets on CD ROM to help track your business finances:
·         Business financial summary
·         Sales ledger
·         Purchase ledger
·         Cash in and Cash out
·         Cash flow forecast
·         Start-up budget
·         Sales records
·         Profit & Loss
·         Business Plan
·         Delivery Note
·         Invoice
·         Book-keeping book
·         Book-keeping methods
·         VAT
·         Analysed cash books
·         Sales and Purchase day books
·         Filing records
·         Bank reconciliation
·         Single & double entry systems
·         Marketing Your Business Book
·         Market research
·         Identifying customers
·         What do customers want?
·         Why will customers buy from you?
·         SWOT analyses
·         Marketing plans
·         Better Business Guide
·         A series of over 60 fact sheets covering good business practice and compliance with regulation:
·         Consumer practice
·         Employment practice
·         Customer Care
·         Quality Assurance
·         Health & safety
·         Financial propriety
·         Sources of help and information
·         Registration
·         Registering you and your business for Income Tax, VAT and National Insurance
·         Health & Safety
·         HSE guide to Health & Safety in small businesses
·         No Nonsense Guide
·         Business Link guide to starting a small business

Part B: Assignments