Event Human Resource & Risk Management

Course code EVNT 1205

Credit 1.0

Length 15.0 hours

Course outline View

Learn about the different elements of human resource (HR) and risk management in the event industry. Students will learn the techniques used in designing HR frameworks including writing a job description, recruitment and selection, and performance management. This course will also look at the four stages of Risk Management: Planning, Mitigation, Response and Recovery. Learners will explore how each stage of risk management plays an important role in understanding what risks could arise during an event and how to create a plan for them.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Elements of an HR strategy
    The HR cycle
    The needs of staff and volunteers
    Job descriptions
    Elements of a risk management plan
    Risk management framework
    Permit requirements and legal compliance

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.