Floristry and Flower Arranging Diploma – Accredited

Module 1

Your Introduction to Floristry

In this module you will learn:

• About the basics of floristry
• A brief history of floristry
• About modern floristry and the science it has become over the years
• What the requirements are that you need for a career in floristry
• Plus much more...

Module 2

Careers in Floristry

In this module you will learn:

• The job responsibilities of florists
• About the requirements to enter into the trade
• The areas you need to cover in your effort to become a florist
• About the possibilities in the floristry industry
• Plus much more...

Module 3

What You Need To Know About Flowers and Plants

In this module you will learn:

• About flower colours, associations and symbolisms
• How to care and handle potted plants
• Why it is essential to treat the flowers for ethylene
• How to spot the signs of diseases, pests, and other such troubles with plants and flowers
• Plus much more...

Module 4

Services Provided by Florists

In this module you will learn:

• The various business models applicable to floristry
• The different types of services provided by florists, including full service, specialty service, limited service and flower sellers.
• The secrets of handing commercial accounts and targeting individuals successfully
• How to use technology to improve business
• Plus much more...

Module 5

How to Process, Store and Maintain plants

In this module you will learn:

• About preparing the flowers for storage
• How to store the flowers
• Ways to keep the plants healthy
• About products that help to maintain cut flowers
• Plus much more...

Module 6

Popular Flowers, Greens & Fillers

In this module you will learn:

• Why you need to know which flowers are the favourites
• About the role of foliage flowers and greens in arrangements
• The role of greenery in an arrangement and how to use it
• What the common filler flowers are
• Plus much more...

Module 7

Elements and Principles of Design

In this module you will learn:

• The elements of Floral design
• About colour how it should be utilized
• About size what it means and how it should be used
• About Balance, Contrast, Rhythm, Scale, Proportion, Harmony and Dominance
• Plus much more...

Module 8

Flower design basics & styles you need to know

In this module you will learn:

• The basics of design and style
• About Western and Eastern influences
• Elements of design
• Line, line mass arrangements, mass arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 9

How to make floral arrangements

In this module you will learn:

• About making arrangements, in containers and vases and other vessels.
• Why you should never stop learning
• How to express your creativity
• What you need to consider when planning an arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 10

How to Make a Container Arrangement

In this module you will learn:

• How to create floral centrepieces in shallow containers
• What container displays can be used for
• Ideas for creating your own container arrangement
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own flower container arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 11

How to Make an Arrangement for a Vase

In this module you will learn:

• How to make a vase arrangement
• How to best prepare the flowers and vase
• The best way to arrange the stems and foliage.
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own vase arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 12

How to Make a Hand-tied Bouquet

In this module you will learn:

• How to make a hand-tied bouquet
• The materials you will need
• How to pick your focal flower
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own hand-tied bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 13

How to Make a Corsage or Boutonniere

In this module you will learn:

• The history of the Corsage / Boutonniere
• How to choose the flowers for a Boutonniere
• About the process of crafting a Boutonniere
• How to pick your focal flower
• Plus much more...

Module 14

Popular Flowers, Greens & Fillers

In this module you will learn:

• The requirements of wedding floristry
• How to set yourself up as a wedding florist
• Promoting your business as a wedding florist
• Creating your portfolio
• Plus much more...

Module 15

How to Make a Wedding Bouquet

In this module you will learn:

• How to choose the flowers for a wedding bouquet
• The tools you will need to make a wedding bouquet
• Tips to preserve the bouquet
• Step-by-step video to help you make a wedding bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 16

Funeral Flowers

In this module you will learn:

• Funeral flower traditions
• Choosing flowers and what they mean
• What to give to whom and how
• Various types of funeral flower arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 17

How to Make a Funeral Wreath

In this module you will learn:

• About the materials you require to make a funeral wreath
• About the history of funeral wreaths
• Tips to preserve the bouquet
• Step-by-step video to help you make a wedding bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 18

How to Make a Basket Garden & Fruit Basket

In this module you will learn:

• What a basket garden is
• The materials required to make a basket garden
• How to make a basket garden
• How to make edible fruit arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 19

Getting a Job in the Floristry Industry

In this module you will learn:

• How to find job openings
• Creating your own job opportunities
• Working as part time and seasonal help
• The ideal floristry candidate
• Plus much more...

Module 20

Starting Your Own Business

In this module you will learn:

• Thing to consider before you start to set up a florist's shop
• Create a business plan
• Find the finance
• Decide whether you want to buy an existing business or to start a new one
• Plus much more...

Module 21

Getting Customers / Marketing

In this module you will learn:

• About the concept of marketing
• About creating a marketing plan
• About implementing a marketing plan
• How online marketing can benefit you
• Plus much more...