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Events cover a broad range of activities as well as sizes, from small numbers of attendees through to thousands. Events can vary from sporting to cultural events.
The Event Management Apprenticeship will cover all aspects of managing an event. Aspects include how an event moves through its life cycle from research and planning to delivery and evaluation, the respective roles of distinct functions, how different venues may be suited to a particular event based on clients’ needs, the importance of an onsite team and their responsibilities to ensure the client’s needs are met and finally, the regulation and policies that are relevant to your job role.
Learners without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking their End Point Assessment.
Here is the Skills England Page that details the full standard for this apprenticeship including the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that learners must demonstrate.
The Level 3 Events Assistant apprenticeship consists of multiple discrete assessment methods:
The performance of the learners End Point Assessment will determine their overall apprenticeship standard and grade.
View and download our guide to this course here
The Level 3 Event Assistant Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised work based programme for individuals working within the events industry. It covers event planning, customer service, budgeting, logistics, stakeholder management, health and safety, and project coordination across conferences, exhibitions, festivals, sporting events, and corporate functions.
The apprenticeship is suitable for individuals employed within event management companies, venues, hospitality organisations, local authorities, charities, and conference providers. It is open to both new recruits and existing employees looking to formalise and develop their event management skills.
The apprenticeship typically takes around 18 months to complete. Apprentices remain employed throughout, receive support from a dedicated PTS tutor, and complete off the job training during paid working hours.
Apprentices never pay for their training. For non-levy employers, the employer contribution is typically £450 plus VAT, with the government funding the remaining cost. Levy paying employers can usually use Apprenticeship Levy funds to cover the full cost of training.
The apprenticeship leads to roles including Event Coordinator, Event Executive, Event Manager, and Venue Management positions. As experience and responsibilities grow, there are opportunities for higher salaries, leadership roles, and progression into specialist event management positions.
