Overview

Floristry City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

Floristry is a diverse sector that includes private and corporate floristry, sales and marketing, buying for flower companies, creative demonstrations and event work. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of this diverse and challenging industry. You will study a range of topics, including art and design for florists, hand-tied and floral designs, wedding and funeral designs, and much more.

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Entry requirements

To begin this study programme you will need…

  • 3 GCSEs at grades 9-3 or A*-D ideally including English and maths

OR

  • Equivalent Level 1 qualification

What qualification will I gain?

Floristry NPTC Level 2 Technical Certificate.

How will I be assessed?

A variety of assessment methods will be used, including presentations, case studies, portfolios and practical assessments. The study programme will require you to complete two theory exams and one synoptic assignment (externally set).

Course content

What will I study?

This course will incorporate elements of the principal techniques used in floristry, whilst also developing your understanding of the floristry industry.

  • Subject units:
    • Health and safety for the land based industries
    • Working in the floristry industry
    • customer service
    • Caring for and maintaining floristry products
    • Floristry design principles
    • Creative floristry designs
    • Preparing to create floristry designs
  • English and maths:
    If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
    • Work experience

You are required to complete 150 hours of work experience as part of your study programme and mandatory unit:

  • Employer Involvement
  • Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills 
  • Additional vocational learning and qualifications: 
    • You will have the opportunity to visit floristry events, flower markets and take part in competitions.
    • You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in commercial work.

Next steps

The course ensures that you will develop the vocational knowledge, understanding and skills that are required for progressions onto a Level 3 course, or employment in the floristry industry.

Floristry is a diverse industry, and this course will also help prepare you for potential employment in private and corporate floristry, sales and marketing, buying for flower companies, creative demonstrations and event work.

Additional information

To take part in this course you will be required to pay £950 for flower costs over the year. There will also be non-compulsory trips at approximately £300.

Available Courses
Shuttleworth College
Starts: 02/02/2026
Type: Part Time
Length: 26 weeks
Day(s): Mon
Time(s): 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Fees: ÂŁ1,080.00

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Floristry Student (SC)55
Floristry

Sian

I recently completed the Level 2 Floristry course at Shuttleworth College as an adult learner, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the very beginning, the experience was positive, inspiring, and incredibly rewarding.

The tutors were excellent, so patient, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. They created a supportive learning environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, developing new techniques, and building my confidence. Their passion for floristry was clear in every lesson, and their encouragement really motivated me to push myself creatively.

As an adult learner changing direction into a new career, I was a little nervous at first, but this course gave me exactly what I needed such as structure, guidance, and the freedom to be creative. Being able to study part-time allowed me to gain a new qualification and begin preparing for a future career in floristry, alongside my current job.

I have learned so much, not only about floral design but also about the wider industry from working with seasonal flowers and materials to presentation, design techniques, and professional standards. The industry days and organised trips were also brilliant for gaining an insight into the world of floristry. The skills I have developed have given me the confidence to take the next step towards my new career path.

I am so grateful to the tutors and technicians, and I would recommend this course and Shuttleworth College to anyone interested in floristry, whether for personal development or a future career.

Funding Information

The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is ÂŁ200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. 

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Unemployed offer

This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. To find out if you are eligible call our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

 

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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.