EVENT CO-ORDINATION
EVENT CO-ORDINATION AND THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment:
The Labour Market Review of the Events Industry (February 2010) estimated
the events industry's contribution to the UK economy at currently £24.6 billion but
highlighted a ‘worrying lack of understanding among jobseekers and learners on
the realities of working in the events industry and what it entails’.
Is it for me?
What will I learn?
What can I do with it?
You will enjoy this subject if:
You have an interest in how events are organised
and carried out
You want to improve your communication and IT
skills
You want to develop useful skills for learning, life and
work
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
The needs of event companies
IT skills
Verbal and Written Communication skills
Excellent organisation and administrative skills
Time management
Ability to express oneself in an articulate manner
Approachability
Customer service skills
Further and Higher Education Courses at College
and University
Career Paths include: events coordinator, events
administrator, temporary structures crew member,
account assistant, client liaison, delegate co-
ordinator, events marketing assistant, porters,
catering staff, sales / business administrator.
Link to SQA Documents
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