LEVEL 4 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY (HDF)
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.
Providing an opportunity for experienced/part-qualified florists to demonstrate their skills and understanding, graduates will be equipped with the necessary expertise to enter the industry as managers or senior florists. This practical prgramme examines a range of disciplines from technical floristry skills through to successful marketing, promotion and business practices, thereby giving you a fully rounded appreciation of the challenges you may face in commercial floristry.
Entry Requirements A Level 3 qualification in Floristry or equivalent or a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
Additional Experience
Students should be currently employed or in a work placement for at least 1 day per week for the duration of the course.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
2 years, 1 day per week (30 weeks each year)
Course Content
Assessment Method
Three cross-unit assignments as well as two examinations - one theory and one practical - which are mixed by external examiners from the Society of Floristry
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress to the Master Diploma (Level 5) and are also well equipped to gain high level employment within the industry, set up their own floristry business or become a buyer for a large multiple chain.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Students will need to provide their own flowers, a fully equipped work box and floristry sundries.