Wedding Planning and Event Management Level 4

Course Code: BA302
Award Level 4, Similar to - NVQ Level 4

NCFE Level 4 Combined Wedding Planner & Event Management course.

Course Content

Unit 1: The Principle Issues Around Setting Up & Operating a Company

Legal aspects
Finances

Unit 2: The Importance of Observing Health & Safety Requirements

Complying with Health & Safety Laws

Unit 3: Environmental & Ethical Issues

Business planning & ethical issues

Unit 4: How to Plan For Private Clients

Requirements of specific client groups

Unit 5: Logistical Issues

Issues needing to be addressed when planning an event

Unit 6: Large Scale Event Organisation

How to deal with large scale events
Problems and solutions

Unit 7: Corporate Clients

How to plan for corporate clients
Objectives

Unit 8: Maintaining Co-ordination on Event/Wedding Day

The main aspects of co-ordination

Unit 9: Companies' In-house Events

Main aspects
Targets
Standards

Unit 10: The Requirements of Special Events & Weddings

VIP's
Official Openings
Challenges and how to deal with them

Unit 11: Appropriate Venues for Events & Weddings

The importance of choosing the correct venue
Guidance on how to do this

Unit 12: Organising A Wedding Event

Personal requirements
Specific requirements

Unit 13: Marketing a Business

How to market your business and services

Unit 14: Developing an Event/Wedding Plan

Developing plans from start to finish

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 100-150 hours and we provide students with a full 12 months to complete the course.

Assessment

The Wedding Planning & Event Management course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this home learning course.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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.

Students will also receive the letters Dip.EMWP after their name once the course has been successfully completed.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide students with a full 12 months to complete the course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

You will receive your official course manuals
Unlimited tutor support via email
FREE CD ROM containing full business and cash flow projection spreadsheets

Q: Is there any Event & Wedding Planning software available?

Yes. We can provide you with links to online Event & Wedding Planning management tools.

Q: Can you help me promote my services?

Yes. We will list your services on our Event Management Directory free of charge.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and contact you with your result. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Wedding Planning & Event Management.