Free Level 3 Floristry Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers advanced floristry skills, from design principles and plant knowledge to commercial floristry techniques. You'll work toward a City and Guilds floristry qualification recognised by employers across the industry. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
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 develop advanced floral design skills, including structured and wired arrangements.
You'll learn how to condition, care for, and handle a wide range of cut flowers and foliage.
You'll study plant science and the properties of flowers used in professional floristry.
You'll create designs for weddings, events, and other commercial occasions.
You'll understand colour theory and how to apply it in floral work.
You'll learn how to cost and price floristry work for a commercial setting.
You'll practise customer consultation and how to interpret a client brief.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom, working with real flowers and materials. Assessment includes practical assignments, design projects, and written work. You'll build a portfolio of your work throughout the course. Some units may include observed assessments where your technique and process are assessed directly.
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 retail flower shop.
Wedding florist. Create bespoke floral designs for weddings and events.
Event florist. Supply and install flowers for corporate and private events.
Floral designer. Work with interior designers or hotels on display contracts.
Flower stall holder. Run your own market or independent floristry business.
Funeral florist. Produce sympathy tributes and funeral arrangements.
What you could study next
Level 4 or higher qualifications in floristry or floral design, for those moving into teaching, management, or specialist design work.
A business or enterprise qualification if you plan to set up your own floristry business.
City and Guilds teaching qualifications if you want to move into training others in floristry.
