Hospitality

The HND in Hospitality and Event Management is a 2 year programme designed to develop industry standard skills in the fast paced, diverse and exciting events industry. The course offers a mix of classroom learning, trips and visits, and work experience.

What makes Event Management at HRC special?

You will be given opportunities to plan, organise and deliver events within the community and beyond
You will have the opportunity to go on some fantastic trips and see behind the scenes at events
You will work with lecturers who have years of experience in the industry who can guide you throughout the course
What do our students say?

Prior to the HE course, Sharon had been 'working in events for the last 10 years'.

''I was enrolling my nephew on his course and saw the details of the Event Management course.'' After finishing school in the late 80s's this was a great new and exciting challenge for Sharon to help her thrive and push forward her career. She claims ''it was a case of me being able to back up my experience with a qualification.''

Academic writing was new to me and is something I am still trying to master. ''This is a challenge that Sharon faced when first starting out on her new course, however the course covers a variety of aspects to help her overcome these challenges.

She believes HRC is a great place to study and would recommend the college to anyone considering this course.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
This course enables students to pursue a career in several fields including stadium and venue management, sports and event management, hospitality and tourism / attractions related management.

On completion of the course you may choose to top up to an honours degree at university or go straight into employment.

We're proud that our students go onto careers including:

Stadium Floor Manager
Festival Organiser
Event Manager
Venue Manager
Hotel Manager
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
This course is a blend of classroom learning in world-class facilities at our Broxbourne campus and challenging work placement opportunities. The course offers you a unique chance to gain unrivalled work experience in a variety of roles and areas in the events industry. Past placements and employer partners include:

Comic Con
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation
Standon Calling
St Albans Fashion Week
Ware Dickensian Evening
Many previous learners have been offered paid work upon completion of these placements.

Students can also benefit from opportunities for deeper learning, where they are able to make connections between units and select areas of interest for detailed study. Learners can therefore develop knowledge and academic study skills required for progression to university degree courses, including:

Active research skills
Effective writing skills
Analytical skills
Critical thinking
Creative problem solving
Decision making
Team building
Exam preparation skills
Digital literacy
Competence in assessment methods used in higher education
Course content and structure:

Year One

The contemporary hospitality industry
Managing the customer experience
Professional identity and practice
The hospitality business toolkit
Leadership and management for service industries
Managing food and beverage operations
Managing conference and events
Work experience
Year Two

Research project
Hospitality consumer behaviour and insight
Managing and planning an event
Global events
Hospitality brand management
Concepts and innovation in hospitality
ADDED EXTRAS
As a HND student at Hertford Regional College you have the fantastic opportunity to engage in a range of different activities to support your studies. These include:

Trips and visits to event spaces and venues
Guest lectures and networking with industry professionals
International trips
Work experience opportunities

If you have a passion for managing events and see yourself as the next big events, wedding, festival or venue manager then our Events Management course will give you the opportunity to flex your planning, coordinating and networking skills.

What makes Event Management at HRC special?

You will be given opportunities to plan, organise and deliver events
You will work with students from other areas in the college, including Catering, Performing Arts and Hair and Beauty to create and deliver exciting activities
You can work with The Atrium Restaurant Manager to create your own bespoke event and menu to serve to the general public
You will have the opportunity to go on some fantastic trips and see behind the scenes at events
You will work with lecturers who have years of experience in the industry who can guide you throughout the course
What do our students say?

"This is a hands-on, practical way of learning. I have freedom to put on events and be assessed through the events I plan. The tutors have been very supportive."

"I really enjoy working with the team in The Atrium restaurant to plan events, including designing menus and decorating the restaurant. I'm planning to go into Events as a career after this and this course is helping me feel ready to do this."

CAREER DESTINATIONS
We're proud that our students go onto careers including:

Community Event Manager
Wedding Planner
Festival Organiser
Venue / Stadium Manager
Hotel Manager
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
After you have successfully completed this course, you can choose to:

Continue onto the second year of this course
Enter into employment in this industry
Progress on to Higher Education courses e.g. our HND in Hospitality and Event Management or an Events degree at University
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
This course is a blend of classroom learning and online digital learning in world-class facilities at our Broxbourne campus and challenging work placement opportunities. The course offers you a unique chance to gain unrivalled work experience in a variety of roles and areas in the events industry. Past placements and employer partners include:

Comic Con
Standon Calling
St Albans Fashion Week
Ware Dickensian Evening
Many previous learners have been offered paid work upon completion of these placements.

You will also build skills which are required in the Event Management industry, including research and analytical skills, creative thinking, problem-solving and team building. While doing this, we will introduce you to different aspects of the industry to help you understand what you're most interested in. This will cover hospitality, customer service, marketing, business planning and more

ADDED EXTRAS
If you're looking for added extras, you've found the right course. Not only will your lecturers introduce you to guest speakers skilled in Event Management so you can network with them, you will also have the opportunity to leave the classroom and experience the industry for yourself.

You will enjoy trips and visits to amazing events, such as Comic Con and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium . On top of this you can have the chance to go on international trips to get a glimpse at different hospitality cultures. Past trips have included Burning Witch Festival in Prague, the Sitges Carnival in Barcelona and Madison Square Gardens in New York.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
You will be assessed through a mix of methods, including written reports and essays, exams, work-based projects, PowerPoint presentations and reflective journals.

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