Ventura Training has designed a new suite of training programmes focusing on the conference and events industry which allows delegates to ‘mix and match’ which modules they wish to study.  The programmes are ideal for anyone who is looking to work in the events sector or those who are required to manage, co-ordinate or arrange events as part of their current role.  The Modules:   Event Management Health, Safety & Risk Assessment Event Marketing & Promotion Financial Planning & Budget Management Human Resource Planning for Events Managing Successful Conferences   MODULE 1 - EVENT MANAGEMENT:  The course will be delivered by event professionals who have years of experience in the events sector both in the UK and overseas.   The sessions are interactive and informative and the first module, Event Management, will cover the following: Creating your event     Making your event memorable Producing an effective planning schedule       Legislation Event set-up/close-down                    Evaulation & feedback The duration of each module is one day and the course fee is £125 (+vat) per delegate.   The course includes folder, course notes, provision of trainers/speakers, tea/coffee, light lunch and training provider certificate of attendance. The next Event Management module will be Tuesday 2nd December 2009 at CEME Conference & Events Centre  (www.ceme.co.uk)   To book your place please contact coursemanagement@venturatraining.co.uk or call 0208 596 5125.

Galileo Computerised Reservation System - Part time course placed on: 18/09/2002 Galileo, one of the leading CRS (Computerised Reservation Systems) used in the travel industry, is owned by a consortia of thirteen airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. The Galileo CRS allows Virgin Atlantic, and other major airlines and travel agencies, direct instant access to a central booking system for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car hire etc., using advanced computer technology. West London College has been approved to run Galileo 'First Class' computer based courses for Virgin Atlantic Level II holders, including competency testing on a live Galileo system. Syllabus Checking airline timetables and seat availability Selling / waitlisting / amending / cancelling flights Creating booking files and client files including special meals and seat requirements Booking car rental and hotel accommodation Qualifications 10 IATA points Website: http://www.w-l-c.co.uk/ eMail: info@w-l-c.co.uk

Virgin Atlantic Level 1 - Part Time Course placed on: 18/09/2002 This course provides the basic skills required for employment in the fares and ticketing sectors of the air travel industry and leads to 10 IATA points. Anybody with a reasonable standard of secondary education is eligible for admission, subject to satisfactory interview. Syllabus Airline geography IATA areas and sub-areas City and airline encode/decode Flight arrangements Issue of 2/4 coupon tickets, MCO for pre-paid ticket advise Baggage allowances and excess charges Normal and special fares, add on fares Ticket taxes Mileage system using mileage deductions/surcharges Linear fare quote formation and interpretation BSP accounting and ticket control CRS and automation in the travel industry Qualifications 10 IATA points plus eligibility for Associate Membership of the Institute of Travel and Tourism Designatory letters: A.M.I.T.T. Tuition Fees £395 if paid in advance, £435 if paid in installments. Website: http://www.w-l-c.co.uk/ eMail: info@w-l-c.co.uk

Virgin Atlantic Level 2 - Part Time Course placed on: 18/09/2002 On completion of Virgin Atlantic Level I students are encouraged to continue their training to advanced level on the Virgin Atlantic Level II course. In a competitive job market there is an increasing tendency for prospective employers to stipulate that priority will be given to Level II holders. Syllabus Fare construction using neutral unit of construction with minimum fare checks for higher intermediate Circle trip City and airline encode/decode One way and directional minimum Fares with more than one construction point Precedence of the published through fare Limitations on indirect travel Mixed class fares Special fares including open jaw rebated fares Ticket issue for normal and special fares Ticket reissue and refunds including MCO issue Qualifications 10 IATA points plus eligibility for Associate Membership of the Institute of Travel and Tourism Designatory letters: A.M.I.T.T. Tuition Fees £395 if paid in advance, £435 if paid in installments. Website: http://www.w-l-c.co.uk/ eMail: info@w-l-c.co.uk