City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Floral Techniques 7144 (PT)

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Floral Techniques 7144

Course Length: 1 Year Part-Time, 36 Weeks

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Starting Friday 16 September 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Brief Description of the Course:

This Creative Skills Certificate is designed as a valid and reliable progression to the production of floral items undertaken on the level 2 certificate. The course includes 2 core modules: a research design core module, where the learner will focus on design concepts and focus on a selected theme and principles of design and a sampling module, where the leaner will gain an understanding of the potential and limitations of craft materials. A further 2 specialist modules enable you to apply these skills in the context of floral design, and to develop knowledge and skills required to make a variety of floral designs. This is an ideal course for any florists looking to develop their skills.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and have achieved a level 2 in a floristry or design qualification.

Fees:

Tuition Fee £515

Exam Fees £55*

*Exam fees for 2011/2012 have not been finalised at the current time

List of Units:

¨ Design – Research for design.

¨ Sampling – Develop, Refine and Innovate Ideas.

¨ Floral Design – Complex Hand Tied Designs.

¨ Floral Design – Bespoke Tributes.

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 3 Certificate.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

¨ Manager of retail florist shop

¨ Partnership / own business

¨ Freelance florist

¨ Contract Work

¨ Demonstrating

Progression:

¨ FdA Commercial Floral Design - please see separate fact sheet for entry requirements.

¨ Foundation Certificate Creative Design - please see separate fact sheet for entry requirements.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment:

¨ Photography – equipment and developing.

¨ Floristry Tool box

¨ Protective Apron

2 Extra Costs:

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.