Course description
Let your passion for flowers bloom. Our Diploma in Floristry is a recognised qualification that can help you make a start on a rewarding, creative career.
The floristry industry in the UK is worth over £2 billion and, with more than 8,400 independent businesses across the country, it's a place where your creativity and artistry can shine.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll delve into the artistry and craftsmanship of floristry.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum designed to build your skills and expertise. From mastering the art of bouquet making to understanding the principles of floral design, you'll develop a solid foundation in various aspects of this vibrant industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
You don’t need any specific qualifications or experience to apply for this course. However, good literacy and numeracy skills are a requirement. This includes the ability to read and interpret written tasks, write answers and complete documents in a legible and understandable form, and make calculations.
You must be 16 years old or over to take this course.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Introduction to Art and Design for Florists
- Identify, Check and Monitor the Quality of Incoming Cut Materials (8 credits)
- Identify and Maintain the Condition of Plants and Planted Designs (4 credits)
- Plan, Prepare and Construct Tied Floristry Designs (6 credits)
- Plan, Prepare and Construct Funeral Designs (10 credits)
- Plan, Prepare and Construct Floral Arrangements (10 credits)
- Plan, Prepare and Construct Wedding Designs with Floral Materials (12 credits)
- Display of Floristry Goods (6 credits)
- Introduction to Working in the Floristry Industry (8 credits)
Additional units
- Introduction to Function Decorating Using Floral Displays (6 credits)
- Introduction to Balloon Artistry (6 credits)
Course delivery details
This Level 2 Certificate in Floristry has a number of mandatory units, and one additional unit worth 6 credits selected by your tutor.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical demonstrations or assignments, and multiple choice tests.
You can achieve three possible grades for this course: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
To gain a Pass, you must show you can carry out activities to a satisfactory standard in the practical and underpinning knowledge tests.
To gain a Merit, you must show additional qualities, such as an ability to work with greater efficiency than those at Pass grade, and a capacity to monitor information and solve everyday operational problems with a certain amount of confidence.
To gain a Distinction, you must be able to show evidence of a greater level of understanding than those at Merit grade; monitor information and solve problems; analyse and evaluate information and generalise from basic principles; make judgements and simple recommendations concerning methods of improving existing practice.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £7,172 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (part-time)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
Our Level 2 Diploma in Floristry is a recognised qualification that demonstrates your dedication and competence to potential employers or clients. It can help you make a start on a career in floristry. You might work in roles such as:
- Junior florist / Florist
- Owner of your own floristry business
- Event planning.
Or you might decide to further your education, with ourLevel 3 Certificate in Creative Craft (Floristry)or a level 3 apprenticeship.
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