Abdullah Gaffar
Unit 4
–
Managing an
Event
1
, 4/A.P1: Explain the role and skills required to be an effective
events planner.
÷23R4T567890-]
Within this report I will be analysing and investigating the roles and
skills required to be an effective event planner and investigate own
skills in the form of a skill audit. The roles of an event organiser
include the different tasks needed to be completed by an event
organiser, different skills needed by an event organiser and the
common formats for skills audit collection. I will also be assessing
they key elements that make a successful event organiser.
As part of my research for options regarding my future, I have made
the decision to investigate and explore the role of an event organiser
and the suitability for this role. My research will include:
The tasks and procedures required to be completed in the
organising and the setting up an event.
Format for skills audit collection including an audit for own
skills.
An investigation of the current legal requirements for events
organisation.
From there, I will use the research stated above and prepare an
individual report which will explain the roles and skills required to be
an effective event’s organiser.
What is an event?
The word ‘event’ refers to a gathering/assembly consisting of
member of the public or people who know each other. Events can be
categorised based upon their scope, purpose, and surroundings.
Below are examples of the different types of events.
Social/life-cycle event:
2
, 1. Birthday parties
Hen/stag parties
Graduation ceremony
Bachelor’s party
Engagement ceremonies
Wedding/receptions
Anniversaries
Retirement days
Funerals
2. Education and career events
Parent teacher meetings
School fairs
Workshops
Seminars
Debate
Contests
Competition
3. Sports events
Olympics
World Cup
Marathon
Wimbledon
Boxing
4. Entertainment Events
Music concerts
Fairs
Festivals
Fashion shows
Awards functions
Celebrity nights
Beauty pageants
Jewellery shows.
3
, Stage shows.
5. Political Events
Demonstrations
Processions
Rallies
Political functions
6. Corporate events
Meetings
Incentives
Conferences
Exhibitions
Product launches
7. Religious events
Religious festivals
Fairs
Religious processions
What/who is organiser/planner and what do they do?
The term event organiser refers to the individuals who manage,
coordinate and control various kinds of events for example,
exhibitions, business conferences, seminars, job fairs, product
launches, concerts, festivals, fashion shows, sports events, and
charity events. Event organisers generally work through a variety of
sectors to execute a variation of events, from small-scaled events to
major conventions. The organisers work vivaciously to ensure that
the events runs smoothly and make preparations based on the
clients choice and preferences.
4
