Start Date
- September 2026, Part Time, Day
What You Will Study
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry is for you if you are looking to start a career within the floristry industry. If you like to interact with others, be creative and are keen to develop practical skills, then this qualification is definitely for you.
You may not have any previous knowledge or experience in floristry, or you may have always wanted to be creative and not had the time. You will gain life-long skills and knowledge, make new friendships with like-minded people in a fast growing and successful sector. The Easton campus is set in beautiful grounds with dedicated cutting gardens maintained by the students.
Throughout this qualification you will learn about cut flowers, foliage including plants and how to look after them. Embrace your creative side when learning how to arrange fresh, dried or artificial materials for events, weddings and funerals. Floristry is not just about flowers, for a florist to be successful they need to understand their tools, environment and the finishing touches that make a difference. You will develop an understanding of design principles and the skills needed to apply these to a design. Exploration of how the floristry business operates will also be covered as well as developing the skills needed to interact with customers.
This course runs over two days a week.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to students aged 19 and over. You will need a a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, including English language 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.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through mock exams, synoptic practical exam, theory exam and a health and safety exam.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course, you may gain employment or seek an apprenticeship. You can progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3 with a Level 2 Floristry qualification at Merit or Distinction.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Most of our students leave college and work in the industry after Level 3. Some work in the retail sector as flower sellers or wholesale assistants, 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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