City & Guilds Award In Traditional Floral Arrangements Level 1

Course suitability

Anyone who wishes to learn about floristry and floral design

Entry qualifications

None, although basic literacy and numeracy are required as students will need to complete a portfolio.

Information about the course

This is a level 1 introductory course, designed for beginners, which develops the elements of design and colour theory required for all floral design, using a variety of basic floristry techniques.

Course content

Use colour, line and texture to design and make a variety of simple designs, then prepare to make 2 traditional arrangements to the selected design (basket & oval table arrangement)
Select and store designs for traditional arrangements.
Estimate costs and time scales to make arrangements.
Suitable packaging.
Care and safe use of tools and equipment

Additionality

Students will be contacted before the start of the course regarding which flowers and equipment to bring to the first lesson. Subsequent weeks flowers will be given during the course.

Please allow for additional costs to include flowers and floristry related materials during this course.

Assessment

Continuous assessment plus portfolio of work to be externally verified.

Progression

Advice and guidance will be given during the course on further learning opportunities. Please discuss these with your tutor.

C&G Small hand tied items
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Floristry - all abilities