Free Level 2 Floristry Course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers hand-tied designs, floral arrangements, funeral work, and wedding floristry. You'll also study design principles, flower and plant care, customer service, and how floristry businesses operate. Entry requirements are four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Floristry
What you will learn
You'll learn how to care for flowers, foliage, and houseplants.
You'll develop skills in creating hand-tied designs and floral arrangements.
You'll practise floristry for weddings and funerals.
You'll apply design principles to the creation of floristry products.
You'll understand how floristry businesses operate.
You'll develop customer service skills and learn to identify customer needs.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to the land-based industries.
You'll use and maintain floristry tools and products correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom, working with real flowers and materials. Tuition covers both technical skills and underpinning knowledge across mandatory units including design principles, customer service, and plant care. Local employers and industry professionals contribute to delivery. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist: design and sell arrangements in a flower shop
Wedding florist: create bouquets and venue displays for weddings
Funeral florist: produce tributes and sympathy arrangements
Floristry assistant: support senior florists in a retail or studio setting
Market stall trader: sell cut flowers and seasonal arrangements
Event decorator: supply floral displays for corporate and private events
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds) - the next step for those wanting to develop advanced design skills and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Floristry - a broader qualification covering business and management alongside advanced floristry practice.
Apprenticeship in Floristry - combine work-based training with further study while earning a wage.
