BUSINESS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

ACADEMY OF FOOD AND RURAL BUSINESS

BUSINESS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL

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Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with our inspirational courses!

We are fully-invested in your future. Our professional and dedicated staff bring to the table a wealth of industry expertise and they will instill the mindset you need to launch a successful business or to climb the ladder within a blue-chip company.

As a budding entrepreneur, we will help you to develop the skills to spot a winning business opportunity and the know-how to grow your vision by understanding the needs of your consumer. Independent study projects will help you to recognise your strengths and interests while building self-confidence in your own abilities.

If you see your future in the dynamic and fast-paced sector of event management, you can join likeminded others in running events on and off campus.

There’s lots of opportunities to let your skills shine; from organising student socials and charity fundraisers, to working at prestigious public and international events.

You can also learn more about tourism and how important it is to the UK economy. You will find out about many different examples of organisations within the industry and ways in which they have to react to new developments economically, socially and politically at home and around the world!

At a glance

Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Business Level 2 Food Enterprise Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (with Diploma and Certificate options) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business with Events and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (with Diploma and Extended Certificate options)

WHY STUDY BUSINESS AND EVENTS AT REASEHEATH?

Our courses are industry focused, so you’ll learn more about the industry and how key visitor attractions operate during educational visits to venues such as Chester Zoo, JCB and the Houses of Parliament. Become career ready and realise your ambitions with work placements to develop your industry experience and build a CV with the power to impress!

Volunteer at prestigious events such as Bolesworth International Horse Show and Skills North West to gain experience and get unique access to networking opportunities. Put your new-found skills to the test by working in a team to launch your own business.

Maximise your potential with top tips from inspirational speakers during our popular study tourtotheBusinessLiveConferenceinDisneyland Paris and develop your business knowledge on study tours to London and Berlin or New York. All of our Level 3 Business and Events Diplomas are equivalent to three A Levels and will give you the UCAS points needed to progress on to degree level study.

Where could your course take you?

Many of our students go on to make a name for themselves in major companies — while others have set up successful businesses in their own right.

The world of business and events management is a varied and exciting place and there are plenty of career opportunities for you to choose from in areas such as recruitment, the hospitality and charity sectors, accountancy, marketing and human resources to name but a few.

Some popular career destinations include: • Business manager • Event manager / coordinator

Accounts and finance • Marketing manager • Human resource management • Recruitment manager

You can also progress to study with us at degree level at University Centre Reaseheath, or at another university you choose, or onto a higher level apprenticeship in business, sales or commercial enterprise. Adam’s story

Level 2 Diploma in Business 2016 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business 2018 School: The Heath School, Runcorn Job title: Purchasing Assistant, United Utilities “I was introduced to career opportunities within United Utilities during my work placement. I think having work experience as part of the Level 3 Diploma in Business is a big bonus – it gives an insight into what pathways might suit you.

“I was offered a part-time job while I was still studying and took on my current role in the Payments Control department as soon as I completed my qualification. I liaise with suppliers and ensure that their financial contracts are dealt with efficiently. The depth of understanding that I gained on my diploma, particularly on the financial side, has been really helpful.

“I plan to work my way up within the department into a senior role with more responsibility.”

INDUSTRY FOCUSED We want you to learn as much as possible about your chosen industry. Our links with key business professionals means you’ll gain real industry insight from visiting guest speakers to prepare you for your future career.

Managerial roles can command a salary of £30,000 with senior managers and directors earning in excess of £50,000.

The average salary for an entrylevel events co-ordinator is £19,500 Adam Bramwell

Brook’s story

Brook Hill

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Events Management 2021 School: Ellesmere College Next step: Industry experience Ambition: Night club owner “My parents run their own businesses and I want to be my own boss too, and earn my own success.

“Ideally I’d like to own a chain of night clubs, but I’d also like to set up a residential centre for special needs children. My work placement was at the Wingate Centre, so I’ve learned first-hand how a special needs business operates, and I also helped with marketing a fund raising event. You learn better through experience rather than just reading about a subject.

“My course is setting me up for what I want to do in life. I like the style of learning because it’s module based and the lecturers are amazing, they’ve helped me to succeed. The social and sporting scene is great too.”

Ready for business

Our links with key business professionals means you’ll gain real industry insight from visiting guest speakers, as well as benefit from work experience opportunities and study tours. We have established links with many major businesses including retail giant John Lewis and online electrical store AO. You’ll also benefit from working with local charities such as St Luke’s Hospice and the Neuromuscular Centre in Winsford.

CAREER READY We will prepare you for a successful career in the industry by helping you gain experience through study tours and additional awards. Industry view

Kerrie Salisbury

Future Talent Manager, AO

“As one of the nation’s leading on-line electrical stores with a total workforce of 3,500, we highly value our well trained and proactive staff.

“Reaseheath College is recognised by employers for its excellence in preparing students to enter the world of work and we are happy to help its business department achieve this aim.

“The college’s business courses are a great preparation for a wide range of careers, from human resources to logistics or finance, and we support the department by providing mock interviews, site visits and work experience. These provide added value to the courses and are part of the hands-on learning which employers value.”

Gain the advantage

Stand out from the crowd by gaining first-hand experience with our study tours and work towards additional awards.

Our study tours will help you to understand how external influences affect business activity and they include a tour of the Palace of Westminster and the Bank of England Museum. You can also help to organise student socials and charity fundraisers and gain work experience at prestigious events.

Alongside your main qualification you can work towards additional awards such as recognised certificates in volunteering and food hygiene. Training for these qualifications looks fantastic on your CV and contributes to your ongoing professional development.

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DID YOU KNOW? The UK events industry is worth £42.3 billion and represents 35% of the total value of the UK visitor economy

Where you’ll be studying

You will be studying in the beautiful, rural setting of Cheshire, just one mile outside the busy market town of Nantwich and in easy access of Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Chester.

Our campus is small enough to retain a friendly, family atmosphere but large enough for you to mix with groups of like-minded students. There’s lots of clubs, societies and forums you can join and a lively programme of social events arranged by the Student Association.

Over recent years we’ve invested over £80 million into our campus to create the best possible environment for learning. Our facilities include a £6 million Sports Science and Performance Academy with a training gym, international standard floodlit rugby pitch, a new sports hall and an indoor climbing wall.

DID YOU KNOW? 8 out of the top 10 jobs held by UK graduates are in the business, sales and HR sector Our courses

Our business and events courses offer a great balance between practical and theoretical study. You’ll be encouraged to explore a range of topics whilst gaining real industry insights and experience through study tours, project work, visiting speakers and by undertaking a relevant work placement.

If you’re thinking of taking the next step into university, our two year Level 3 Extended Diplomas are the equivalent of three A Levels and equip you with the required UCAS points to progress on to degree level study.

Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Business A great introduction to a broad range of business functions and processes

Level 2 Food Enterprise This course teaches you both how to develop your enterprise skills through practical learning, as well as how to perfect different cooking skills. Afterwards you may want to set up your own business or progress on to a further course with us in Business, Bakery or Food Technology.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (with Diploma and Certificate options) Explore the many diverse areas of business such as digital marketing, business finance, corporate social responsibility human resources and more

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business with Events and Tourism Study business and learn how to coordinate and manage a whole host of events through projectbased tasks. Benefit from opportunities to gain valuable industry experience through work experience and volunteering

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (with Diploma and Extended Certificate options) This course is ideal for young entrepreneurs who have visions of setting up their own business in the future

Discover our courses: reaseheath.ac.uk/business