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Content

The course is aimed at those seeking employment in floristry but have no prior experience.

This is a City & Guilds qualification and the units cover a range of practical designs for weddings, funerals and gift arrangements. These are constructed by hand tying, wiring or constructed in floral foam, a range of which will be gift-wrapped. You will learn how to identify a range of flowers and foliage in common commercial use, how to care for them and condition them ready for sale.

The course is made up of four units:

Safe and effective working practises in land-based industries; Carrying out basic floristry tasks; Assembling basic floral designs; Identify flowers, foliage and plants.

Assessments will be continuous with a mix of practical and theoretical. The course includes an online multiple-choice exam.

Entry Requirements

There is no previous experience required for this course. Basic communication and numeracy skills are essential.

Progression Routes

Floristry (City and Guilds) Technical Certificate Level 2