This project-based course focuses on catering, meetings, conventions, and event planning with a comprehensive hands-on approach. This includes the fundamental components of planning and executing a catered event, meeting, or convention that is tailored to the preferences and needs of clients while also ensuring safety and accessibility standards are employed. Students will work in teams to explore the planning, marketing, negotiating, producing, managing, and execution required for success.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Staffing
- Marketing plan
- Event timing and execution
- Budgeting and costing
- Venue assessment
- Entertainment
- Sponsors/ silent auction
- Theme, decor and lighting
- Service and set-up
- Risk management/ permits and licenses
- Equipment needs
- Communication and teamwork
- Safety and accessibility
PLAR is assessed through:
1. A professional portfolio that demonstrates a working knowledge of the course learning outcomes
2. A presentation of the portfolio to a three-person panel, including the department head and course instructor
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72299 |
September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72303 |
September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41907 |
January 4, 2027 to April 16, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.