This course focuses on event planning in the hospitality, retail and commercial sector, allowing learners to acquire practical and technical skills in organising and evaluating an event. How to explore market research and investigate marketing methods used to identify key elements required when planning events. Learners will also develop their communication and customer service skills for dealing with the public and clients. The course will lead to the organisation, implementation and evaluation of an actual event.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Business Start-up
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“I feel like I gained the knowledge I needed to effectively help the children, by for example, carrying out interventions or one-on-one teachings. My tutors were really helpful and always there if I needed help with anything.”
James Doran Teaching Standards
The business sector is ideal if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for enterprise.
Human Resources (HR) Officers hire employees, help develop their careers and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.
Assisting with recruiting new employees, keeping employee records updated, organising training and development for employees, promoting equality and health and safety and advising on pay negotiations and employment law.**
Office settings or from home.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Marketing Managers review company marketing activity and plan and develop product promotion, brand management and integrated communications marketing plans.
Create marketing and social media strategies, manage a team of marketing employees, plan and manage the launch of new products and services, set budgets and timelines, oversee campaign content and communications, organise and attend events and create reports.**
Office settings or at a client’s business.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the business sector include*:
“I enjoy coming to college and learning new skills to further my hairdressing career.”
Ellie Reek Level 2 Hairdressing Former student at Swinton Academy
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Badriya Mohammed English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
