Events Management Course 2011

Description

Are you...
18 years +?
Out of work and not in education?
Looking for a new path?

What about...
A free Event Management course which includes a work placement in a local arts festival?

The course will give you a basic introduction to all the areas involved in running and managing an outdoor event and will include aspects of:
•    Stage Management and Sound
•    Stewarding
•    Health and Safety
•    Events Management

The course will allow you to work in teams and build your knowledge in essential areas such as finance, first aid, risk assessment, publicity and marketing and customer care skills.

Working with Industry Specialists you will receive a reference at the end of the course, links to local festivals and potential employers and a Certificate of Achievement.

Dates of the course:
Tues 30 August 10 - 4pm
Tues 6 Sept 10 - 4pm
Tues 13 Sept 10 - 4pm
One Day Placement at Out There on Saturday 17 Sept or Sunday 18 Sept Tues 20 Sept 10 - 2pm

To find out more log onto http://www.teameast.org/norfolk_and_suffolk.php for videos and case studies of people who have taken part in previous courses.

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Contributions towards expenses such as travel and childcare can be made. As places are limited interviews will be held with all applicants.

How to apply...

Please find attached an application form – please complete both sections and return to Sarah James at Seachange Arts.

For assistance or for more information please contact Sarah James on 01493 846550 or e-mail on sarah@seachangearts.org.uk

We are particularly keen to receive applications from women, lone parents and those aged 50years +


Deadline for receiving applications is the 3 August 2011


Out There Event Management Course is a Team East for Skills initiative, managed by Creative Arts East, funded by the European Social Fund and Legacy Trust www.teameast.org


Link: http://www.norfolkunites.org.uk/partner/hub/3