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Free Level 2 Floristry Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Floristry Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College, full-time during the day, over one year. The course has a strong practical focus. You'll spend one day a week working in a retail florist shop as part of your studies, building real industry experience alongside your classroom learning. You'll develop practical floristry skills, customer communication, and floristry-specific knowledge, plus ICT skills that support day-to-day work in the industry.

Who this course is for

This course has a high practical element and is delivered alongside working in industry. Students are required to work in a retail florist shop for one day per week as part of their study programme.

A range of employability skills will be developed whilst on the course including practical skills, communication, floristry specific knowledge and development of ICT skills.

Students are able to access a range of additional learning support, based on need and are well supported through the use of virtual learning resources.

Students will also get the opportunity to carry out work placement at our commercial florist.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical floristry techniques including arranging, wiring, and conditioning flowers.
  • You'll learn how to design and create floral displays for different occasions.
  • You'll build customer communication skills used in a retail floristry setting.
  • You'll gain floristry-specific product knowledge, including plant care and seasonal varieties.
  • You'll develop ICT skills relevant to working in a floristry business.
  • You'll practise employability skills through one day per week in a working florist shop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical work at Hadlow College, combined with one day per week in a retail florist shop. Assessment includes practical tasks and assignments that reflect real floristry work. Additional learning support is available based on your individual needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hadlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Florist, working in a retail flower shop
  • Floral designer, creating arrangements for events and weddings
  • Flower market assistant, sourcing and preparing stock
  • Garden centre sales assistant, advising customers on plants and flowers
  • Funeral florist, producing sympathy tributes and wreaths
  • Event stylist assistant, supporting floral decoration for venues

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds) - the next step for those wanting to take on more complex design work and move into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Floristry - develops advanced design skills for event, wedding, and commercial floristry.
  • Apprenticeship in Floristry - combines paid work with structured training if you want to earn while you learn.
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