Free Level 2 Floristry Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the practical and creative skills used in professional floristry. You'll work with flowers, foliage, and design techniques used in shops, events, and wedding work. This is a free floristry course, so there's no cost to eligible learners. A level 2 floristry qualification opens the door to florist roles in retail and events.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll design and create floral arrangements for a range of occasions
You'll learn how to condition, care for, and handle cut flowers and foliage
You'll develop hand-tied bouquet and wired work techniques
You'll create designs for events including weddings and funerals
You'll learn about colour, texture, and form in floral design
You'll understand safe working practices in a floristry environment
You'll develop knowledge of plant and flower varieties used in the trade
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written work. You'll build a portfolio of your designs and completed work throughout the year. Tutors will assess your skills directly as you work, alongside any written assignments set during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist. Work in a retail flower shop designing and selling arrangements
Wedding florist. Create bouquets, buttonholes, and venue displays
Event florist. Design large-scale floral displays for corporate and private events
Funeral florist. Produce tributes and sympathy arrangements
Flower stall holder. Run your own market or pop-up floristry business
Floristry assistant. Support a senior florist in a busy studio or shop
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to develop advanced design skills and take on more senior or specialist roles
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you'd like to teach floristry in the future
Self-employment or apprenticeship routes - many florists move into running their own business or take on a floristry apprenticeship after completing a Level 2 floristry qualification
