Damelin Correspondence College

Course fee

Normal Price: R 6,137
(Payment in Full) Web Price: R 5,523 (save 10%)

Please Note:

The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.

Your Payment in Full options are:

• Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
• Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
• Direct Deposit (at any FNB Bank Branch)
• Cheque, Postal Order (delivered or posted to one of our branches) or Cash (paid at one of our branches)

The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.

Certification

On successful completion of your assessments you will receive your
Damelin Correspondence College Event Planning Certificate.

Programme Type

The Damelin Correspondence College Event Planning Certificate is
a DCC Self-Employment Programme, that is approved by the DCC
Academic Board.*

*Non-credit bearing/Not aligned to NQF

Course Prospects

The knowledge and skills you gain from completing this course
could open doors to work as an Event Planner for
companies or specific events. You could also consider starting
your own business, assisting corporate companies with yearend
functions, special events or conference planning. If you are
currently employed as a secretary, personal assistant or human
resources officer, the course could greatly assist you when
planning corporate functions.

Entrance Requirements

Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.

Programme Duration

You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.

Course Contents

You will be introduced to the different industry role players and
learn what the contribution of each one is before you look at the
planning and organisation of an event. Once all the basics have
been covered, you will also be exposed to the coordination of a
number of specific events.

Event Planning
• Introduction to the world of events
• The event role players
• Organising accounting and financial management
• Event sponsorship
• Event programming
• Risk management
• Event planning and communication
• Catering management
• Meeting management
• Organising a carnival, sports event management, exhibition
management or political event management

Start your own Small Business
All Damelin Correspondence College Self-Employment
programmes include a subject called How to Start a Small Business.
This subject will teach you the following:

• How to start your own small business
• Record business financial transactions
• Perform VAT calculations and complete tax returns
• Cost and price a product
• Complete PAYE documents
 

Student Assessment

All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the
College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in
order to obtain the award.

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