Conference and Events Organiser

Description

This occupational qualification will enable creative assistance and coordination of professional, feasible and innovative events. A qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the event industry and put that knowledge into practice in coordinating and executing quality small, medium and micro events to a level of professionalism expected by the client.

The learner will contribute positively towards supporting the event industry as a part of Southern Africa’s services sector. A learner who has achieved this qualification will be capable of integrating a range of self-organisation and life-long learning skills within a context to produce a professional event which adheres to the high quality standards set by the South African tourism and hospitality industry.
In addition, expansion into other sub-sectors of tourism and hospitality is also possible by furtheringtheir learning, practice and career within the events industry either at further levels or in other areas of practice.

Certification

NQF Level 5
277 Credits

Learning Outcomes

*Determine objectives and anticipate the exact needs of the client and advising on certain possibilities to obtain the clear and concise brief and ensure that the needs of the client are met.

*Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in relation to events management and coordination as a business venture.

*Compile a budget and cost estimation to source quotations for related services.

*Plan, negotiate, organise, coordinate and control internal tasks and responsibilities according to set objectives and maintain records of event aspects including financial document

Rationale

The Events and Conferencing industry is dynamic and continually evolving thereby creating a demand for professional services within the international arena contributing to new venture creation and employmentopportunities. This industry makes a significant contribution to both the South African national economy and to the global economy.

The growth in the industry is amongst others, resultant from South Africa’s involvement in international business, conferencing, sports and other events.In Africa, South Africa has four of the top ten most popular convention cities: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

The Occupational Certificate: Conference and EventsOrganiser is designed to provide learners with skills which will enable them to access opportunities in the South African Tourism Conference Industry. This qualification is designed to meet the standards required by Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industryrelating to Events Management. This qualification is designed to give students the planning skills and management perspective needed when venturing into a career in New Venture Creations or contracted employment bylarge companies, hotels, local authorities, charities, specialist conference companies.