Free Level 2 Floristry Course in Liverpool. Classes run full-time during the day at Hugh Baird College Bootle. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work as a florist. You'll learn how to design and create floral arrangements, handle and care for flowers, and serve customers. This free floristry course is a strong starting point if you want to move into the floristry trade.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll design and make a range of floral arrangements for different occasions.
You'll learn how to condition, store, and care for cut flowers and foliage.
You'll identify a wide variety of flowers, plants, and foliage by name.
You'll develop hand-tied bouquet and wiring techniques.
You'll understand colour, texture, and form in floral design.
You'll learn how to advise and serve customers in a floristry setting.
You'll follow safe working practices when using floristry tools and equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom, working with real flowers and floristry tools. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds Technical Certificate standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist. Design and sell arrangements in a shop or studio.
Funeral florist. Create tributes and sympathy flowers for funeral services.
Wedding florist. Produce bouquets, buttonholes, and venue displays.
Market flower stall trader. Sell and arrange flowers at markets.
Floral display assistant. Maintain displays in hotels, events, or retail spaces.
Garden centre sales assistant. Advise customers on plants and cut flowers.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds) - the next step toward senior florist or self-employment, covering advanced design and business skills.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry - builds on Level 2 with more complex design work and professional practice.
Self-employment or apprenticeship - some florists move directly into work or set up their own business after completing a Level 2 floristry qualification.
