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ABOUT US The Australian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning offers training and guidance to Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Virtual Assistants & Secretaries. Our courses are specialised courses delivered by industry experts who have hands on experience of what is required to organise a successful event. For those who organise events as part of their job, for example a personal or executive assistant; or for those who wish to concentrate on smaller, more social events, such as Christmas parties and team conferences our courses are the perfect choice. Our event planning and design courses are second to none. Written in Australia for the Australian market, they will teach you everything you need to know to organise corporate and special events for your company. We have aligned ourselves with some fantastic industry partners including hotels, conference venues, event management companies and design teams. It is with their help that we are able to bring our courses alive here at The Academy. Our teaching and support staff are all there to help you as you make your way through the course. You can even use an existing event that you are in the middle of planning as part of your course assignments. You can pick the brains of your tutor to help you organise the event as well. As the largest private provider of career training in event planning & design in Australia, and with over 15 years of experience, we have assisted and prepared many students to start effectively plan events for their company.
VIRTUAL CAMPUS Studying by E Learning in our Virtual Campus helps to bring our courses alive. As well as allowing a great deal of flexibility, it also helps you to connect with other PA s on the course without leaving your desk. Our Virtual Classroom is a highly interactive environment that facilitates learning and communication and utilises the latest learning technologies including podcasts, online videos, quizzes and webinars. Upon enrolment you will receive a login and password to our Virtual Campus that will take you to your own personalised online classroom. From here you will be able to access all of your course materials, as well as links to all the other main areas of the Campus. You will also receive regular emails updating you on what is happening within the Academy and informing you of any new texts, videos or blogs that we have found that are industry specific. Within the Virtual Campus you will find: Personal student login and password where you will be able to access all your course materials and downloads, submit your assignments and receive your grades and feedback sent to you by your tutor. A tutor lounge where you can have live chat with your tutor Our book shop full of the latest industry text books Online workshops and webinars Student forums and many other interactive learning tools to help your course come alive. Virtual Library full of resources Job Board to keep up to date with all the latest job and work experience opportunities The Event Planning for PA s course is a 15 week course which can be studied in your own time or for a designated period during your working day. Each week requires no more than 4 hours of study and this includes your assignments. There are no exams with any of our courses as you are given assignments at the end of each unit. Your assignment will be graded by your tutor and feedback will also be provided with each grade. You will be allocated your own tutor throughout the duration of the course. We encourage you to submit all your assignments through the Virtual Campus; however we can also accept assignments via post. Your tutor is also available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout your study both via personal email and in the Tutor Lounge. At the completion of your course you will receive a certificate which is recognised within the industry.
CERTIFICATE III - EVENT PLANNING FOR PA s Event Planning for PA s Certificate III - $995 + GST This course has been specifically tailored for busy PAs and Secretaries who have to juggle multiple tasks. We will show you how to take your events to the next level. We can show you quick and easy steps that will transform your events. Aspects such as how to plan, design and implement any type of event from A - Z including all the administrative and co-ordination aspects. You will also receive event planning templates to use when planning your next event including: interactive budget worksheet, venue questionnaire & checklist, event timeline, run-sheets and much more. Currently the course is offered by E Learning only and you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board. The course is completely self-contained and will give you all the tools you need to organise an event of any size or type. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk. THE COURSE DETAILS Do you get a buzz from organisation? Does your job entail event planning as part of what you do? Would you like to learn how to move at the speed of light and multi task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the course for you. From when your boss first approaches you with the event brief to helping them create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being an Event Planner. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia s only web based event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments. Your course will include 12 assignments all of which are based on authentic event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your boss and the assignment you submit as the proposal he or she is looking for. The Certificate in Special Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip any busy secretary or PA with the knowledge they need to work as professionals when organising a company event.
CERTIFICATE COURSE - EVENT PLANNING FOR PA S UNITS Course Units 1. Types of Events 2. Think like an Event Planner 3. How to create a concept 4. Producing a Themed Event 5. The Planning Process 6. Sourcing a Venue 7. Catering 8. Speakers and Entertainment 9. Budgets & Timelines 10. Travel & Accommodation 11. Audio Visual, Staging & Lighting 12. Corporate Gifts and Merchandise 13. Suppliers & Software 14. Preparing for the Event 15. Running the Event
SUPPORT Our tutor lounge provides the perfect platform for all your unanswered questions. From our pool of tutors here at the Academy you can communicate directly and pick their brains about those little things that may not be directly related to the units you are studying or the assignments you are completing, but are questions in general about the events industry itself. All our tutors are working professionals within the industry and between them can offer a wealth of knowledge, tips, advice and information on what is happening in the industry. Even though you will have been assigned your own tutor upon enrolment it is often good to have the opportunity to speak with other tutors as well and the Tutor Lounge makes this possible. A tutor will be available online at least once a day, Mon Fri. Our online library provides 24/7 access to Australia's largest online collection of books, articles, podcasts, blog posts magazine and newspaper articles and You Tube movies in wedding planning, event planning and event design. You can read every title cover to cover and listen to every podcast as many times as you wish. This content -- selected by industry professionals-- is not available elsewhere on the Internet and is only available to students enrolled on one of our courses. Students of all ages have found our library to be an invaluable online resource. Whether it is for research or just some light reading in the world of events you will find titles of interest in our online library. Our collection keeps growing, as we are expanding our range all the time with new titles being added weekly - from helpful how-to s to brain-teasing quizzes and more.
HOW TO ENROL Here at the Academy we offer a range of enrolment options for your convenience and if at any time you have any questions at all about enrolment or payment you can always ask one of our Online Chat course advisors. Currently we offer three enrolment options: 1. Online through our secure Payment Gateway 2. Over the phone with one of our course advisors 3. By downloading an enrolment form and posting it to us You can choose to pay for your course in a number of ways: Direct Debit - nominate the date you would like your monthly installments to be deducted from your bank account or credit card Online via our secure server Bpay use one of the country's most recognised brands for ease and security Cheque send in your enrolment by post with a personal cheque Direct Deposit deposit the funds directly into our bank account
TESTIMONIALS Here is what some of our students have had to say about our course: "The detail in this course was what really surprised me. I had no idea there was so much involved in becoming an Event Planner. This course helped me to take my job that little bit further and allowed me to feel confident when planning an event." Mary - Personal Assistant for a major bank - SA "I loved doing the course as it really sparked my creativity as well as showing me tricks of the trade to make my life just that little bit easier. Natalie - Secretary for a large Solicitors - QLD The Academy has helped me every step of the way both during my course and after it. I have now added event planning to my portfolio of services and am looking forward to progressing in my new career as a Virtual Assistant." Miriam - Virtual PA - NSW "The thing I loved about the course were the assignments and how they helped me to set up my new company whilst studying. I had a blast and am well on my way to launching. All I need to do now is decide on a company name." Nicole - Virtual PA - WA "I can highly recommend the Event Planning course for PA s. I enjoyed it so much I enrolled on the Wedding Planning Course as well for my own enjoyment. Everything I learnt in the course I was able to apply within my corporate role working as an Executive Assistant. I had no idea there was so much involved in this industry." Vicki - Executive Assistant for a publishing company - VIC "The course was great fun and far more in depth than I had given it credit for. I have since organised 3 events and a conference and was able to use my new found knowledge and it was really exciting putting what I had learnt into action. The result was 4 successful events. Anna - PA for a large recruitment company - VIC "I really enjoyed the assignments on the course and my tutor, Fern, was a God send! I am now off to the UK to work as an Executive Assistant." Becky - Executive Assistant for a national association - QLD The course has assisted me with the intricate details of planning an event and how to implement those techniques into my current professional position. I feel that my university course - Bachelor of Business Majoring in Events Management - does not teach me the intricate details, only the big business environment. This information is important, but to do this as a career I will need to know how to organise an event past my own experience. Lee-Michelle, NSW
GETTING STARTED Getting started on one of our courses is a very simple process and can be done in just 3 easy steps, either over the phone with one of our course advisors or online: Step 1 - select the course you wish to study and your chosen study method Step 2 enter your student details and choose a login and password Step 3 choose your payment method Once your payment has been processed you will receive an email with all your login details and confirmation of your enrolment. You will then receive your course pack by email which will include a Study Guide, Tutor details, Discount Offers and Assignment Information Sheet. Included within your student enrolment is access to the following: Tutor Lounge Student Forum Job Board Online Library Dedicated Tutor Monthly Podcast from an Industry Expert Student Discounts Embark on your new career in the Special Events Industry and call one of our course advisors. They are waiting to take your call. Phone: 1300 854200 Fax: 03 8456 6407 Email: info@aawep.com.au Web: Blog: www.eventexperts.com.au ABN: 63 128 263 624 PO Box 5254 Clayton, Victoria 3205
Postal Address - PO Box 5254, Clayton, Vic, 3168 Training Office - Level 4, 150 Albert Road, Vic 3205 Tel: 1300 854200 Fax: 03 8456 6407 Email: info@aawep.com.au Student Personal Details Address Attendee Name: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Address 1: Address 2 : State: Post Code: Email: Occupation: Home Phone: Mobile: Credit Card Details Credit Card Details: Card type: Name on Card: Card No: / / / Expiry Date: / Total Amount: $ Signature of Card Holder: How did you hear about the workshop: Study Now Career One Newsletter Google Which Training Other Payment Options - tick the appropriate box Direct Deposit: Account Name: Wedding and Events Training Pty Ltd BSB: 033091 Account No: 111515 Company Cheque: Made payable to Wedding and Events Training Pty Ltd BPay: Invoice will be sent with Biller Code Credit Card: Mastercard or Visa accepted Select your Course: Certificate Course - Event Planning for PA s - $995+GST Software Training - $295 +GST Planning Tool Kit - $95 +GST Attendee Declaration: I wish to enrol on the Certificate course - Event Planning for PA s provided by the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning. Attendee s Signature: Date: