L2 Diploma in Floristry

Course Team Leader: De La Rue, Jane

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Hair & Beauty

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: Creative flair, good communication skills and a keen
attitude and commitment to learn. You must have
a good standard of literacy and numeracy. In some
cases successful completion of a level 1 floristry course
would be an advantage.
One reference from previous school or employer showing attendance at 80% or above
One other good reference from a professional person

Study Hours: 17
Nº of Weeks:36

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: You can progress your studies to level 3 in floristry

Careers Progression: Work as a florist in a shop or supermarket or in a garden centre tending to plants and flowers.

Course Description:
The course is designed for those interested in
floristry and who wish to gain a recognised level 2
qualification in the floristry industry.

Description Breakdown:
The course looks at a wide range of professional floral
designs, wedding and funeral work, flower and plant
care and what it is like working in the industry.The programme is both practical and theoretical and there is also assignment work to be completed. We have a flower shop,
where you will gain additional design and retail
experience. You will need your
own camera to photograph your work. A portfolio of
work must be completed at the end of the course.

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 18

Trips Residentials: Trips to the wholesale markets, trade shows, florist wholesalers, competitions, flower shows. Trips will cost approximately £20

Qualification: City & Guilds National Certificate in Floristry

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 70
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 570

Additional Costs: Additional costs will be for an apron to protect clothing, text books and small items of equipment in a tool box. Approx cost is £60
Trips will cost approx £20

Additional Costs Total: 80

Work Placement Freq: Block

Days Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday