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Free Level 4 Floristry Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Floristry Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll develop advanced floristry skills across design, business, and professional practice. This level 4 floristry qualification builds on existing floristry knowledge and prepares you for senior or self-employed roles in the industry.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced floral design skills, including complex arrangements and event work.
  • You'll study colour theory and how to apply it to professional floristry designs.
  • You'll learn how to manage stock, suppliers, and costs in a floristry business.
  • You'll practise working to client briefs and professional industry standards.
  • You'll explore the commercial side of floristry, including pricing and presentation.
  • You'll build skills in seasonal and occasion-based floristry, such as weddings and funerals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Hillsborough Campus. Assessment includes practical floristry work, design projects, and written assignments. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce professional-standard arrangements and demonstrate business knowledge. The course is delivered part-time during the day over one year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus 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.
  • Senior florist. Lead a team or manage a floristry department.
  • Wedding florist. Specialise in bridal and event floristry.
  • Funeral florist. Create tributes and sympathy arrangements.
  • Self-employed florist. Run your own floristry business.
  • Floristry tutor. Teach floristry at college or workshop level.
  • Event stylist. Style floral displays for corporate and private events.

What you could study next

A Level 4 floristry qualification can open the door to further study at degree level. You could progress to a BA in Floral Design or a related creative arts degree. Alternatively, a business qualification such as a Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Business Management could support you if you plan to run your own floristry business.

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