FdA Event Management

This exciting programme will help you pursue a career in the rapidly expanding events management industry. Employability is an important element of the programme and you will study modules that focus on contemporary issues within the sector, including: planning, logistics, health and safety, and ergonomic considerations across a range of events. You will develop your skills in diverse areas such as IT, communication, time management, event planning, team work, research, problem solving and the global events industry.

Aims

The programme aims to meet the employment and academic needs of the sector, by providing appropriately trained and qualified potential employees for operational, technical and managerial levels. Completion of the programme will also allow you to progress to an appropriate Level 6 top-up degree. At the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate that you have

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of business management.
• An understanding of the environment in which organisations in the sector operate.
• Acquired a range of skills relevant to your professional and academic achievement.
• Analysed the principles that apply to selected specialist fields of study applicable to the sector.
• Examined the principles of management in a work based environment.
• Managed a research based project.
• Practiced the professional skills required of employees in the sector working towards higher technical and managerial roles.

Modules (Level 4)

• Personal Professional Development 1
• Work Related Learning 1
• Introduction to Event Management
• Sales and Marketing in Event Management
• Financial Management in Event Management
• Organisational Behaviour in Event Management.

Modules (Level 5)

• Personal Professional Development 2
• Work Related Learning 2
• Health and Safety, Security and Risk Management for Events
• Logistical Planning for Events
• Running a Live Event
• Enterprise Project.

Teaching & assessment

On commencement of the programme, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will oversee your development and progression throughout the programme, and will provide pastoral support when required. Tutorials are conducted termly and allow you to discuss personal learning and progression. Your progression is recorded within the SCIPS system, facilitating your ownership of targets, tutorials and attendance. In addition, you will receive academic support from your module tutors, services of the HE Academic Support Tutor, and Personal Learning Coach support. This support will commence in induction and continue throughout the programme when applicable.

Interview Instructions

You will be invited to attend an interview at the College, where you will undertake a written test. The test aims to assess your ability to answer a question in a balanced way, and your understanding of event issues. Spelling, grammar and punctuation will also be assessed.

Entry Criteria

To gain entry to the programme, a student must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements to the course. You may be considered for the programme on the basis of relevant work experience, and attainment of skills which demonstrate an ability to study at this level.

Standard Entry criteria

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including maths and English)
• Appropriate Functional Skills qualifications
• A minimum of 32 UCAS Credits
• Industrial experience.

If you do not hold these qualifications, the non-standard entry criteria involves completion of a written assessment activity. Given the wide experience of potential applicants to this programme, applications for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Experiential Learning (APEL) are welcomed in accordance with the College FDAP Academic Regulations. However, these must be discussed as part of the admissions process, as once a student is registered to a programme APL/APEL may not be considered for approval.