City & Guilds Award in Floral Design (7144) (PT)

City & Guilds Award in Floral Design (7144)

Course Length: 10 weeks

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Brief Description of the Course:

This 10 week Creative Skills Award is designed as a valid and reliable basic introduction to the production of simple floral items. You will develop practical skills, using a range of materials, in the planning, preparation, construction and presentation of simple floral designs.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and have a genuine interest in floristry on a commercial basis.

List of Units:

¨ Traditional Flower Arrangement – Table Decor

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 1 programme.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

¨ Working in a florist shop

Progression:

On successful completion of the Level 1 Award there is an option to progress to Level 2 Certificate or Award units in Floral Design.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment:

¨ Stationery e.g. presentation files, decorative papers, notebooks, pencils etc

¨ Plant materials – flowers & foliage to create weekly designs.

¨ Photography – equipment and developing.

¨ Floristry Tool box including a range of mechanics: wires, tapes, string etc

¨ Protective Apron

N.B Complete lists will be discussed at enrolment to ensure all students purchase most appropriate and cost effective tools and equipment

2 Study Tours:

• There will be an optional opportunity to book on a range of trips and tours. These may include trips to Holland to visit auctions and growers, Bruges to visit an international flower show, New Covent Garden in London and various day trips to enhance the learner experience.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.