Level 2 Floristry Course in Norwich. Full-time daytime classes run at Easton College. If you're 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before the course starts, tuition fees may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths. 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 the industry.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry is for you if you are looking to start a career within the floristry industry. If you like to interact with others, be creative and are keen to develop practical skills, then this qualification is for you. The qualification is suitable if you are 16 -19. You may not have any previous knowledge or work experience in floristry, or you may have always wanted to be creative and not had the time. You will gain life-long skills and knowledge, make new friendships with like-minded people in a fast growing and successful sector. Throughout this qualification you will learn about sustainability from all aspects of arranging materials, the supply chain of cut flowers, foliage�s including plants and how to look after them. Embrace your creative side when learning a wide range of new skills arranging fresh, dried, or artificial materials for events, weddings, and funerals. Floristry is not just about the flowers, for a florist to be successful they need to understand their tools, the environment and the finishing touches that make a difference. You will develop an understanding of design principles and the skills needed to apply these to a design. Exploration of how the floristry business operates and develop skills needed to interact with customers to identify their needs.
Entry requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.
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 techniques used in professional floristry.
You'll study colour theory and design principles as they apply to floristry.
You'll learn how to work with wired and constructed floristry pieces.
You'll understand how a floristry business operates, including customer service skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom, working directly with flowers and floristry materials. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your design skills and underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year that demonstrates your progress and competence across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Easton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist: design and sell arrangements in a retail florist shop.
Wedding florist: create bouquets and venue flowers for weddings.
Event florist: provide floral displays for corporate and private events.
Funeral florist: prepare sympathy tributes and funeral flowers.
Market stall florist: sell cut flowers and arrangements at markets.
Floristry assistant: support senior florists in a studio or shop.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry: the next step if you want to develop advanced design skills and take on more complex floristry work.
Level 3 Certificate in Floristry Business Skills: useful if you want to run your own floristry business.
Apprenticeship in Floristry: combine work and study to build experience alongside your qualification.
