September 2012 - June 2013

DV8 TRAINING

DV8 Training is a London based training provider for people aged 16-24 wanting to start a career in the creative industries. They deliver Level 3 apprenticeships in Music Business, Live Events & Promotion and Creative & Digital Media.

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Level 3 Diploma in Live Events & Promotion

This qualification provides the technical and specialist knowledge and skills to work as an events manager, events co-ordinator or events administrator and the ability to progress to senior roles within the live events and promotion sector.

Assist in the Identification of Funding Streams for Live Events

Understand the range and types of funding available for live events.

Be able to carry out research activities for potential sources of funding/income.

Be able to contribute to the preparation of funding applications.

Undertake Activities to Secure Funding for a Live Event

Understand how to access and secure funding streams.

Be able to research and prepare funding applications.

Be able to prepare for future funding requests.

Prepare and Maintain a Budget for a Live Event

Understand how to prepare and maintain a budget for a live event.

Be able to prepare and maintain a budget for a given line event.

Work Effectively with other People in a Creative and Cultural Context

Be able to develop effective working relationships with others.

Be able to work effectively with others.

Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety

Be able to identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in the workplace.

Be able to reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace.

Know how to reduce risks to health and safety in the workplace.

Assist with the Implementation of Safety and Security at a Live Event

Be able to contribute to carrying out risk assessments in relation to security and safety at a live event.

Be able to evaluate security arrangements.

Be able to make recommendations about the potential for crime and disorder.

Support the Licensing and Permissions Application Process for a Live Event

Understand licensing and permissions in relation to live events.

Be able to collate relevant sources of information for a license application.

Be able to liaise with a range of local venues appropriately.

Present appropriate information to support a licence application.

Identify and Gain Alternative Forms of Publicity for a Live Event

Understand the organisation’s procedures and policies in relation to publicity and marketing.

Be able to contribute to strategies for marketing and publicity within the organisation.

Be able to carry out activities to implement publicity and marketing strategies effectively.

Contribute to the Production and Proofreading of Copy for the Advertising of a Live Event

Be able to prepare the necessary information for an advertising proposal.

Be able to work with others to prepare an appropriate proposal.

Be able to present the proposal within agreed parameters.

Support Venue and Stage Crew in the Preparation of a Performance at a Live Event

Understand how to prepare for a performance at a live event.

Be able to support the work of others to meet rehearsal and performance deadlines.

Be able to provide support for onstage monitoring activities.

Research and Assess the Appropriateness of Different Types of Venues for Different Types of Live Events

Understand the requirements of the event

Be able to research a range of venues to ascertain their suitability for the live event.

Make recommendations about a suitable venue based on their research.

Contribute to the Preparation of Contracts for a Live Event

Understand contracts, agreements, deals, contras and riders.

Be able to contribute to the preparation of a contract for a given live event.

Communicate issues of legal significance appropriately within the company.

Understand the Role of Marketing and Advertising in Live Events and Promotions

Understand the role of advertising and marketing.

Understand advertising and marketing in relation to the sector and particular organisation.

Taking Responsibility for Work in a Creative and Cultural Context

Understand their personal work role and expectations.

Be able to complete work to the standards required.

Be able to use feedback and reflection to improve performance and inform learning.

Produce Promotional Material for the Music Industry

Be able to plan the production of promotional material.

Be able to develop and produce promotional material within resource and time constraints.

Be able to distribute and administer promotional material.

Organise Promotional Events for the Music Industry

Understand roles and responsibilities relating to promotional events.

Be able to prepare for a promotional event.

Understand health and safety requirements for promotional events.

Be able to coordinate a promotional event.

Manage and Market own Freelance Services

Be able to market own services.

Be able to manage your own performance.

Be able to manage own systems, accounts, and records.

Be able to manage your own contracts.

Understanding the Core Knowledge Needed by those who Work with Children and Young People, and its Impact

Understand how to promote effective communication and engagement with children, young people, and their families/carers.

Understand the development of, and the impact of this upon, children and young people.

Understand the importance of safeguarding children and young people, and associated responsibilities and procedures.

Understand how to support children and young people through transitions, and circumstances requiring specialist support.

Understand sources of information regarding individual children, young people and families/carers, and the importance of effective information sharing.

Understand the importance of effective information sharing.

Support the Planning of a Live Event

Be able to provide effective support for the planning of live events.

Contribute to the creation of a timeline.

Be able to communicate effectively with others in the production of the plan.

Be able to keep and maintain an accurate event file.

Identify Suppliers of Materials and Equipment for the Running a Live Event

Be able to confirm the budget and equipment requirements for a given live event.

Be able to identify appropriate suppliers.

Be able to place orders and monitor the quality of the supplier.

Contribute to the Production and Distribution of Publicity Material for a Live Event

Be able to collate information from given sources to inform the production of publicity material.

Be able to assist with the production of publicity material.

Be able to contribute effectively to the marketing and promotion of publicity materials.

Be able to assist with the distribution of publicity material.

Contribute to the Advancing of Tours, Shows, and Events

Be able to carry out activities relating to the sourcing and booking of given travel and accommodation requirements for a given event, show, or tour.

Be able to liaise with others appropriately to complete and distribute a final tour itinerary.

Be able to evaluate the external services used against given criteria and maintain accurate records

Manage Changes to a Live Event Schedule

Understand the nature and importance of using itineraries to plan and coordinate activities and resources.

Be able to implement requested changes appropriately.

Be able to keep accurate records of changes in the itinerary.

Keep Financial Records

Understand the importance of financial records in running a business.

Understand how financial information is recorded in business.

Be able to select an accounts management system to support running a business.

Be able to review the effectiveness of an accounts management system for a business.

Keeping up to date with Current Legislation in a Business

Be able to comply with current legal requirements in running a business.

Be able to set terms and conditions in business agreements and contracts that meet legal requirements.

Obtain Support for a Business Idea

Understand the types of support available for the development of a business idea.

Be able to plan how to obtain support for a business idea.

Be able to present a business idea to internal and external stakeholders of a business.

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