Course info

If you have a passion for managing events and see yourself as the next big events, wedding, festival or venue manager then our Events Management course will give you the opportunity to flex your planning, coordinating and networking skills.

What makes Event Management at HRC special?

You will be given opportunities to plan, organise and deliver events
You will work with students from other areas in the college, including Catering, Performing Arts and Hair and Beauty to create and deliver exciting activities
You can work with The Atrium Restaurant Manager to create your own bespoke event and menu to serve to the general public
You will have the opportunity to go on some fantastic trips and see behind the scenes at events
You will work with lecturers who have years of experience in the industry who can guide you throughout the course
What do our students say?

"This is a hands-on, practical way of learning. I have freedom to put on events and be assessed through the events I plan. The tutors have been very supportive."

"I really enjoy working with the team in The Atrium restaurant to plan events, including designing menus and decorating the restaurant. I'm planning to go into Events as a career after this and this course is helping me feel ready to do this."

CAREER DESTINATIONS
We're proud that our students go onto careers including:

Community Event Manager
Wedding Planner
Festival Organiser
Venue / Stadium Manager
Hotel Manager
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
After you have successfully completed this course, you can choose to:

Continue onto the second year of this course
Enter into employment in this industry
Progress on to Higher Education courses e.g. our HND in Hospitality and Event Management or an Events degree at University
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
This course is a blend of classroom learning and online digital learning in world-class facilities at our Broxbourne campus and challenging work placement opportunities. The course offers you a unique chance to gain unrivalled work experience in a variety of roles and areas in the events industry. Past placements and employer partners include:

Comic Con
Standon Calling
St Albans Fashion Week
Ware Dickensian Evening
Many previous learners have been offered paid work upon completion of these placements.

You will also build skills which are required in the Event Management industry, including research and analytical skills, creative thinking, problem-solving and team building. While doing this, we will introduce you to different aspects of the industry to help you understand what you're most interested in. This will cover hospitality, customer service, marketing, business planning and more

ADDED EXTRAS
If you're looking for added extras, you've found the right course. Not only will your lecturers introduce you to guest speakers skilled in Event Management so you can network with them, you will also have the opportunity to leave the classroom and experience the industry for yourself.

You will enjoy trips and visits to amazing events, such as Comic Con and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium . On top of this you can have the chance to go on international trips to get a glimpse at different hospitality cultures. Past trips have included Burning Witch Festival in Prague, the Sitges Carnival in Barcelona and Madison Square Gardens in New York.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
You will be assessed through a mix of methods, including written reports and essays, exams, work-based projects, PowerPoint presentations and reflective journals.