Free Level 3 Floristry Course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry or equivalent, or five years of industry experience, to join. Over two years, you'll develop advanced design skills covering wedding and event work, funeral floristry, creative floral design, and business and marketing. The course covers botany, current trends, and the principles behind professional floristry practice. It's a strong route toward supervisory and specialist roles in the industry.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Ecology and Environmental Conservation
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced hand-tied and floral arrangement techniques
You'll design wedding, event, and funeral floristry to a professional standard
You'll study the principles of the creative design process
You'll learn botany and how to care for flowers, foliage, and houseplants
You'll apply business management and marketing skills to floristry
You'll explore current and emerging trends in the floristry industry
You'll practise wired, glued, and medium-based floral designs
You'll understand health and safety principles in a floristry context
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Askham Bryan College. Assessment includes a written theory exam and a synoptic assessment. You'll also complete mandatory units covering practical skills, business, design principles, and industry knowledge. All mandatory units must be achieved to gain the qualification.
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 arrange flowers for retail or wholesale
Senior florist or floristry supervisor: lead a team in a floristry business
Wedding and events florist: specialist work for ceremonies and functions
Funeral florist: create sympathy and tribute arrangements
Floristry business owner: run your own shop or studio
Floristry tutor: teach floristry at college level with further experience
What you could study next
Higher Technical Qualification or Foundation Degree in Floristry or Garden Design: deepen your design and horticultural knowledge at Level 4 or 5.
Level 3 or 4 Business and Enterprise qualifications: useful if you plan to run your own floristry business.
CIPD or management qualifications: relevant if you move into a supervisory or people-management role within a larger organisation.
