This course has a high practical element and is delivered alongside working in industry. Students are required to work in a retail florist shop for one day per week as part of their study programme.

A range of employability skills will be developed whilst on the course including practical skills, communication, floristry specific knowledge and development of ICT skills.

Students are able to access a range of additional learning support, based on need and are well supported through the use of virtual learning resources.

Students will also get the opportunity to carry out work placement at our commercial florist.

The following are examples of some of the topics students can expect to study within the course:

• Principles of health and safety
• Work experience
• Principles of creative design process
• Plant and flower care
• Tied floral designs
• Floral designs in a medium
• Wired floral designs
• Glued designs
• Business management and marketing in floristry
• Trends in the floristry industry
• Event floristry
• Functional skills/GCSE - English and maths