Festival Management & Sound Production - Midlands
The aim of this course is to provide trainees with the skills required to succeed in the festival and event industry. The course addresses the growing requirement for trained professionals in this expanding sector. The course also aims to ultimately contribute a number of indigenous festivals and events, as well as the companies and professionals required to service all aspects of them.
| Award Name | Certificate - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Leadership and Management |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | Institute of Leadership and Management |
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry Requirements
ENTRY CRITERIA:
Education: Leaving Certificate Standard required, with proficiency in maths. Third level education is desirable (though not essential).
Aptitude: Learners must be motivated to learn, be computer literate, with good basic standard of English and Maths. Learners must be able to do research and be willing to undertake projects and assignments.
Previous experience within the event industry is desirable though not essential. This course requires a good level of English both oral and written with basic computer skills. Entry is then determined by eligibility and interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
Further study options exist, however this programme has a high rate of Graduate progression to directly relevant employment.
Further information
Start Date: 6/11/2023
Dual locations between Athlone IT & Sound Training College Dublin.
This course is free. Eligible Jobseekers retain payments for the duration of the course.
This course is run in collaboration with LWETB.
This course is run in collaboration with LWETB.
Key themes include:
The Festival and Music Business
Communications For Festival Management & Sound Production
Studio and Live Sound Engineering
Event Management For Festival Management And Sound Production
Entrepreneurial Skills
Music Production
Work Experience
ACCREDITATION:
Academic:
ILM Certificate in Festival Management
QQI level 5 in Sound Engineering
QQI level 5 in Event Production
Experience:
Work placements at some of Ireland’s top festivals and events