Entry Requirements

Open to students aged 19 and over. A minimum of four GCSE at Grade 9-3 including Grade 3 (D) in English and Maths. These will be discussed further at interview and transferable skills will be taken into account such as short courses or industry specific knowledge, retail experience/other
An interview pack will be sent out for completion prior to interview.

Learning Outcomes

Conditioning of plant materials
Botanical nomenclature
Creating a variety of designs commercially in line with sustainability:
Hand tied designs
Wedding designs to include, buttonholes, boutonnieres, corsages, bridal posies
Arrangements
Funeral designs
Customer service
Health , Safety
The Principles and Elements of Design
Working in the industry with employer involvement (150 hours)

Objective

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting a junior florist.
Required grade to progress onto level 3 Floristry or Horticulture where you may like to incorporate growing your own flowers and be part of Flowers from the Farm.

Assessment

Initial assessment at interview and induction
Mock exams
Synoptic practical exam
Theory exam
H,S exam

Progression

On successful completion of this course, you may gain employment or seek an apprenticeship. Students aged 19 and over can progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3 with a Level 2 Floristry qualification at Merit or Distinction (see level 3 for further information course code AO551)

Career Progression

Most of our students leave college and work in the industry after level 3. Some work in the retail sector as flower seller’s or wholesale assistant’s, many are passionate to go onto run their own business, specialising in event floristry for wedding and occasions to include Funeral floristry. Freelance florists may work for corporate hotel chains designing flowers in a team for large scale events. Another avenue is to pursue working abroad or travel on a cruise ship as their onboard florist, with further study become a tutor, assessor.

Fees

Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.

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