NC Events Co-ordination SCQF level 5

This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.

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Each unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for the unit.

Assessment of this NC is through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks. Some assessments will be carried out under supervised open-book conditions, others under supervised closed-book conditions.

Assessment support packs are available for selected units and can be found on SQA's secure website.

There are opportunities to combine the delivery and assessment of various units. For example, Contribute to an Event, Handling Business Documents and Developing Customer Care in Hospitality could work well together.

• 2022 Qualification Verification Summary Report (133 KB)
• 2019 Qualification Verification Summary Report Events (227 KB)

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The National Certificate in Events Co-ordination is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

• school leavers
• adults returning to education
• learners looking to progress to HNC/HND level study
• learners whose first language is not English
• learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
• employers who wish their employees to take part in short, continuing professional development courses
• individuals who are seeking national recognition for their achievements

The qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in the events industry in a wide range of roles ¿ for example as an events co-ordinator or an events administrator. It will also enable you to progress to more advanced qualifications in events or similar areas such as hospitality or tourism.

In completing the qualification you will develop knowledge and understanding of how the events industry functions, as well as key skills required to work proficiently within this industry.

You will also develop important Core Skills in Problem Solving and Working with Others as well as employability skills and transferable skills ¿ including customer care, IT and health and safety.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, you would benefit from having the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following (or equivalent qualifications and/or experience):

• National Qualifications including National 4 English and Mathematics/Numeracy
• other equivalent NC level courses/Skills for Work courses
• relevant work experience

You could use this Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5 award to progress to a level 6 or 7 qualification such as:

• an HNC/HND in Events/Events Management or related area
• a PDA in Events/Events operations in related area
• an SVQ in the hospitality sector

You could also use it to get a job in the events sector, perhaps as an events co-ordinator, events administrator or events marketing assistant.

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