Free Level 3 Floristry Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time over two years. The course covers both practical floristry skills and underpinning knowledge, split evenly between hands-on work and theory. You'll develop technical expertise in floral design alongside customer service and enterprise skills for the retail floristry sector. The programme is accredited by the British Floristry Association. This City and Guilds level 3 floristry qualification gives you a solid foundation for working in floristry.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop technical skills in floral design, arrangement, and construction.
You'll learn how to work to professional standards in a retail floristry environment.
You'll build knowledge of plant materials, their care, and conditioning.
You'll study customer service skills relevant to floristry retail.
You'll explore enterprise skills, including how a floristry business operates.
You'll develop creativity and innovation in floral design work.
How you will learn
Learning is split equally between practical, hands-on sessions and theory. You'll attend classes at Bishop Burton College during the day. Assessment includes practical tasks, written work, and coursework that reflects real floristry practice. The programme is accredited by the British Floristry Association, and assessment is designed to meet their professional standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist: design and sell arrangements in a retail floristry shop.
Wedding florist: create floral displays for weddings and events.
Event florist: supply flowers and installations for corporate or private events.
Floristry supervisor: lead a team in a retail or wholesale setting.
Floristry business owner: run your own independent floristry business.
Funeral florist: create sympathy tributes and funeral arrangements.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Floristry or Floral Design: a higher-level route for those wanting to deepen design knowledge and move into teaching or senior roles.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a related creative or business subject: useful if you want to move into floristry business management.
British Floristry Association advanced programmes: specialist training recognised across the industry.
