INTERESTED IN GETTING AN APPRENTICESHIP IN EVENTS
Be proactive – learn about the industry, do some research on what sort of job you would you like? Look at Power of Events, LinkedIn, event associations, UKEVENTS
Have a look at the various apprenticeships available, what would you like to do?
Research companies in the area where you would like to work, ask them if they have apprenticeship opportunities, and if they don’t, perhaps propose one
Research the trainers in your area and how they manage the course, do you need to attend college, is it online etc can they help you find a job.
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Career starter apprenticeships
Starter apprenticeships are a great opportunity if you’re looking for your first role after leaving full-time education. Learn more about some of these career starter apprenticeships on the Apprenticeships website otherwise have a look at other event related apprenticeships.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS?
Intermediate - level 2
A level 2 apprenticeship is often referred to as an intermediate level apprenticeship. Level 2 is normally agreed to be the equivalent or 5 GCSE passes.
As this is the lowest level of apprenticeship available. There is generally no eligibility criteria for application. However, you will need to demonstrate you have the ability to complete the course. You will need to be over 16 years old to be able to apply.
Companies are also going to be looking for you to demonstrate a good attitude towards the course to make you an offer.
Higher - level 4/5
A level 4 apprenticeship is equivalent to a foundation degree, a Higher National Certificate (HNC), or the first year of an undergraduate degree. Higher apprenticeships start at level 4.
The requirements to be considered for a level 4 apprenticeship are normally a lot tougher than those at level 3. Requirements are generally:
Completed an advanced apprenticeship.
Hold a level 3 NVQ/SVQ qualification.
Have a BTEC National qualification.
2 passes at A-Level.
Employers may also require 5 passes at GCSE at grade A – C (9-4 on the new scale). As with the other levels, requirements will be different depending on the company. Just because you don’t fit the criteria for the first level 4 you see doesn’t mean you should stop looking!
Advanced - level 3
Events apprenticeships start at level 3
A level 3 apprenticeship is known as an advanced apprenticeship. A Level 3 would be considered to be the same as 2 passes at A-Level.
The level 3 is a common next step for those who have completed a level 2 apprenticeship. This is because to be considered for a level 3 apprenticeship. Companies will normally be looking for someone who has completed a level 2 apprenticeship, or has 5 passes at GCSE.
There will be instances were no formal qualification will be needed to apply but you will generally need experience of working in the industry to be considered.
Degree - level 6/7
Degree apprenticeships are new types of course offered by universities. The level 6 apprenticeship gives candidates the opportunity to obtain a full bachelor’s degree. The level 7 is an opportunity to gain a masters degree in your chosen subject.
As these are demanding courses. It is common to see strict requirements from employers for these apprenticeships. You will almost certainly need prior qualifications. And these qualifications will need to be transferable to the apprenticeship in some way.
ENTRY LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
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Hospitality Team Member
Level: Level 2
Ensuring customers have a great experience in a number of speciality areas within hospitatlity and events.
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Professional Security Operative: Event Security Teams
Level: Level 2
Introduction to security operative roles from small front of house security teams to large-scale nationwide organisations.
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Supply Chain Operator
Level: Level 2
Supply Chain Operators are primarily responsible for managing the movement of goods for a variety of customers across all sectors.
ADVANCED LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
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Events Assistant
Level: Level 3
Providingrovide 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.
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Carpentry and joinery
Level: Level 2 and 3
Meeting the need for new homes as well as the events industry through bespoke builds, exhibitions and set building
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Content Creator
Level: Level 3
Research, prepare and develop the media messaging to maximise audience engagement, capturing the strategy and objectives of the brand.
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Creative Industries Production Technician
Level: Level 3
Prepare, build, set up, and operate functioning systems for creative productions; including screen, theatre, live performance and events.
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Digital Marketer
Level: Level 3
Assist with various elements of the overall marketing plan or campaign.
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Facilities Management surpevisor
Level: Level 3
Facilities Management create organisational tefficiencies in service delivery and implementation.
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Fundraiser
Level: Level 3
Organising events in the charitable or not-for-profit organisation.
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Museums and Gallaries Technician
Level: Level 3
The design, manufacture and installation of bespoke displays and interpretation solutions as well as organisiong and curating exhbition events.
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Print technician
Level: Level 3
Print Technicians are responsible for effective physical reproduction of artistry, designs and projects to meet the practical needs of both customer and business.
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Security Manager
Level: Level 3
This apprenticeship is aimed at people working specifically in a security environment and responsbile for first line security with elements include event security.
HIGH LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
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Market Executive
Level: Level 4
Marketing is vitally important to all businesses providing the insight to develop and deliver new products and services to meet ever-changing customer needs. It is the process of researching, developing, promoting and distributing, products or services through effective channels to engage with a range of target audiences. Occupations in marketing span most industries and sectors and the roles can sit within a specific company/agency that provides marketing deliverables and advice to external clients, or within an internal marketing team, delivering marketing activities to drive that business. Marketing teams generally work with external agencies to deliver specialist elements of their marketing campaigns.
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Digital Product Manager
Level: Level 4
This occupation is found in a wide and diverse range of public and private sector organisations, from tech start-ups, government departments to multi-nationals. Any organisation of any size that creates or uses digital products such as systems, services, apps, websites, software in a digital environment will benefit from this occupation. Example sectors include banking and finance, telecoms, public sector, gaming, medical and pharmaceutical and cyber security.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner
Level: Level 4
This is a Green apprenticeships which has been hand-picked by industry experts to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
This occupation is found in organisations that sit within the public, private or third sectors. Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioners are found in all industries and are increasingly a key component of virtually all types of business models where profit and growth are a means to an even greater end, such as protecting the environment and improving societal sustainability.
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Sustainability Business Specialist
Level: Level 7
Part of an integrated degree
The broad purpose of the occupation is to help organisations, businesses, charities, the public sector and social enterprises to find new and innovative approaches to working and build resilience based on economically sound, socially friendly and environmentally driven principles. They will be responsible for developing and collaborating in the development of organisational sustainability strategies. They will implement and monitor sustainability strategies, influencing behaviour of stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, colleagues and consumers. The role is highly challenging and multifaceted and will reach across all areas of the organisation.
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Operational management and leadership
Level: Level 6