Venue & Wedding Planner
(Level 5)
Certification
QQI Design, Level 5, Code 5M2208
Overview
Venue, Party and Wedding Planning is a profession that is emerging and dynamic. Planners working in this field are required more and more to create that ‘Special Something’ or ‘Wow Factor’ to make an occasion memorable. The course will teach students the basic skills required to design an event within a venue whatever the occasion, including space planning, colour & material theory, decoration, styling, flower & table top arranging, presentation of ideas to clients (including computer aided design), communications & introductory graphic design skills and the ability to work within the parameters of current health & safety practices.
COURSE CONTENT |
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Code | Title |
5N0784 | Design skills |
5N1862 | Drawing |
5N1356 | Work Experience |
5N0609 | Communications |
5N1374 | Event Production |
5N0764 | Combined Materials |
5N1978 | Graphic Design Skills |
5N1604 | Computer Aided Draughting |
5N1794 | Safety & Health at Work |

STUDENT CHARGES |
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Fee Exemptions may apply ⇒ | |
Student Services | € 250 |
QQI Fee | €50 |
Gov PLC Fee | € 200 |
Materials | €70 |
TOTAL | €570 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: venueplanning@stjohnscollege.ie
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Duration
One-year full time
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Career Opportunities
Assistant Wedding Planner, Assistant Event planner, Florist, Event Designer (small events), Visual Merchandiser, Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager, and Assistant Campaign Manager.
Education Progression Opportunities
SJC QQI Interior Design Level 6, 6M5127
UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307
CIT: CR021, CR053
LIT: LC294
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