The Special Events Coordinator Apprenticeship program is a relatively new program targeted to individuals who organize, plan, and deliver events, such as fundraising activities, consumer and trade shows, incentive programs, product launches, meetings, conferences, sporting events, weddings, and festivals.

The coordinator may work in a variety of environments, such as not-for-profit organizations, charities, educational institutions, government, associations, hotels, resorts, conference and convention centres, sports facilities, amusement and entertainment facilities, tourism attractions and bureaus, cultural organizations, catering companies, and banquet facilities.

Certification

Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship program including both the in-class and on-the-job training components, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Duration
2 to 4 years (5,000 hours)

Educational Requirement
Grade 12 or equivalency

Topics include:

Health and Safety:

• Protecting self and others
• Communicating with clients and co-workers
• Performing office and events administration duties
• Developing and coordinating preliminary event plans
• Implementing marketing plans
• Implementing risk management plans
• Coordinating staff and volunteers
• Implementing on-site events

Legislation to be covered includes:

• Occupation Health and Safety Act
• Basic First Aid
• Employment Standards Act
• Amusement Devices Act
• Fire Code
• WHMIS
• Building Code
• Liquor Licensing Act

For program information: