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Floristry City & Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma

Floristry students at Shuttleworth College.

Overview

Technical Diploma in Floristry City & Guilds Level 3

If you’ve already completed your Level 2 Floristry qualification or have existing floral knowledge, this brilliant course will take your skills to a new level. This Level 3 part time advanced Floristry course will allow you to gain all the advanced skills and vocational knowledge needed for employment in the floristry sector. This study programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of running a floristry business, in addition to the advanced skills needed to create beautiful and modern floral designs. You will study the course over two consecutive days in college.

Need to know

Entry requirements 

Level 2 Technical Diploma in Floristry or associated Level 2 Qualification

Qualification

The City ad Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry

Assessment methods 

To achieve the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry candidates must successfully complete all the mandatory assessment components:

  • Level 3 Floristry – Theory exam
  • Level 3 Floristry – Synoptic assignment
  • Level 3 Principles of health and safety – Theory exam
  • Undertake and review work related experience in the land-based industries (minimum of 150 hours) – portfolio

Course content

Subject units:

  • Principles of health and safety
  • Undertake and review work related experience in the land based industries
  • Principle of the creative design process in floristry
  • Plant and flower care Tied floral designs
  • Floral designs in a medium
  • Wired floral designs
  • Glued floral designs
  • Business management and marketing in floristry
  • Trends in the floristry industry
  • Event floristry

Work Experience

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

Next steps

Career progression:

Working within the Floristry industry or setting up your own business.

Additional information

You will need a basic tool box and Florists apron, these can be purchased at College when you start the course.

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.

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Available Courses
Shuttleworth College
Starts: 18/09/2023
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Time(s): 9:30am - 4:30pm
Fees: £2,573.00
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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.