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Level 3 Event Assistant Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Course Type:

Apprenticeship

Available at:

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Course Area:

Business Finance & Travel

Course Duration:

20-24 Months

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The Course in Detail

This entry-level apprenticeship is perfect if you’re ready to jump into the exciting world of events. You’ll typically work as part of a team within an events company or events department, supporting event planners or project managers to help plan and deliver successful events. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisation, and a sharp eye for detail are essential for this role.

If you’re keen to start your events career, this apprenticeship offers a fantastic foundation. You’ll learn on the job while your trainer works alongside you and your line manager to make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed.

Why choose this apprenticeship?

  • Earn a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
  • Study while you work — gaining valuable experience and qualification simultaneously
  • Open doors to career progression in events management and project management
  • Build transferable management skills that apply across many industries

What you’ll learn
The course is designed around the skills and knowledge you’ll develop in the workplace, supported by professional training sessions. Key areas include:

Operational

  • The event lifecycle
  • Task management
  • Customer service
  • Stakeholder support
  • Time management and logistics
  • Technology

Professional

  • Understanding client needs
  • Collaborating with stakeholders
  • Effective communication and feedback

Commercial

  • Event finances and budgeting
  • Competitor analysis
  • Commercial awareness

Behaviours

  • Resilience
  • Problem solving
  • Self-development through feedback
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

 

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll build a portfolio showcasing your skills and knowledge to meet the apprenticeship standards. Your progress will be assessed by an independent assessor through a business project and professional discussion, supported by your portfolio of evidence.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

You will need to have relevant employment, and entry is subject to interview and assessment.

GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) are preferred.

This Could Lead to

Completing this apprenticeship sets you up for exciting progression opportunities in events and project management. You’ll be well-equipped to take on roles such as Event Coordinator, Assistant Event Manager, or Project Support Officer. The skills and experience you gain will also open doors to further professional development and higher-level qualifications in the events industry.

 

Assessment

Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Professional Trainer.

Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.

The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship programme. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.

Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.

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Course ID

A3007-S001-F-WR

Location

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