Events Assistant
Working in an events company or events department in an organisation, helping event planners and project managers to organise and host events.
Overview of the role
An Event Assistant is an entry level position, typically working within a team of people in an events company or within the events department of a larger organisation. The role would usually provide support to a number of Event Planners or Project Managers by carrying out a diverse range of tasks necessary to plan, organise and deliver an event: for example, searching for the right location and venue for the event; working with the design team on the look and feel of the event; or organising logistics like transportation and catering.
Details of the Standard
The apprenticeship is broken up into distinct phases:
- The sign-up, which includes an assessment of maths and English, and an agreement between us, the apprentice and the employer, regarding the training plan.
- The practical period, which is the bulk of the apprenticeship. This is where the apprentice completes their required off-job-training according to the agreed training plan.
- The gateway. At the end of the practical period, the employer, training provider and apprentice meet to discuss the next, and final stage, the End Point Assessment (EPA). At the Gateway meeting, we ensure that the apprentice is ready to undertake the EPA.
- The End Point Assessment (EPA) is the last stage of the apprenticeship. The apprentice will undertake a series of independent assessments, which may include multiple choice questions, a professional discussion and/or a practical test. Successfully completing this step results in achieving the apprenticeship!
Duration
This apprenticeship is based on an 18-month practical period, although this may be amended based on prior experience and recognised qualifications. The minimum duration is 12-months.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are largely dependent on the vacancy notice set out by the employer - please read the job advert that relates to the role you are considering.
English and maths
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
Curriculum, delivery and readiness for End-Point-Assessment
The content delivery will be agreed between the apprentice, employer and training provider and is based upon prior knowledge and qualifications. This agreement forms the individualised Training Plan, detailing how the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the apprenticeship Standard will be met.
As a gateway requirement, apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Summary End-Point-Assessment
The EPA consists of three distinct assessment methods: a project or practical case study that involved the apprentice supporting an event, a portfolio that demonstrates that the apprentice has met the knowlege, skills and behaviours required, and a professional discussion that highlights any areas of the Standard not seen. It is a requirement for the learner to be able to demonstrate in all end point assessment methods, that they have achieved the required knowledge and skills, and have also been able to put this into practice.
Progression
Following completion of this apprenticeship, there would be a period of consolidation before progression on to a leadership and management apprenticeship, or expanding the skills base at Level 3 with a Live Event Technician apprenticeship.