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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY

A simple floristry arrangement, one of the many skills you can learn at Hadlow College.

Resources

  • Commercial standard floristry studios
  • Cold store
  • Opportunities to attend key floristry events such as Chelsea Flower Show, Leeds Castle Flower Festival
  • Study trips to Covent Garden Flower Market and the flower auctions in Holland

Typical Employers
Department stores, high street florists, supermarket chains or self employed as a freelance florist or shop owner.

Industry Links

Students benefit from close links with local florists and wholesalers. The College is also an active member of the British Florist Association.

More about Floristry Courses faculty

Further developing your practical floristry skills, this course covers a range of advanced designs such as bridal and sympathy work. You will learn about the marketing and retail skills needed to be a successful florist and gain an insight into the correct use of corporate image. By the end of the course you should have the necessary tools to start your own business or progress onto one of our higher educational programmes.

Entry Requirements

A practical interview plus one of the following:

  • BTEC National Award or National Certificate in Floristry at Merit level or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Floristry
  • NPTC National Certificate in Floristry at Merit or above
  • Diploma in Floristry (Level 2)

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full time: 1 year, 2 days per week. Part-time: 2 years, 1 day per week.

Course Content

  • The creative design process for florists
  • Diverse flower and plant care
  • Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse tied floristry designs
  • Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse floral designs for weddings
  • Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse floral designs
  • Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse funeral designs
  • Negotiate and agree terms and conditions for the sale of floristry products and services
  • Function and event decoration using floral displays
  • Functional skills

Assessment Method
Each unit will be assessed by practical work and written assignments. At the end of the course there is a final short answer written examination.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress into higher education with the Higher Diploma in Floristry (HDF) (Level 4) from the Society of Floristry. Alternatively they can pursue a career in the industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Students will need to provide their own flowers plus a well stocked tool box and camera to photograph design work. A sketch book is also recommended.