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Level 1 Floristry Creative Craft Course in Redhill

Cost£379.00
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start29 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Floristry Creative Craft Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College on Tuesday mornings, 10:00 to 14:30. The course runs for 11 weeks, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop practical skills in flower arranging, learn to use tools and materials safely, and produce commercial floral designs, bouquets, and arrangements for different occasions. Health and safety in the floral industry runs throughout. You'll build a digital portfolio of your work as you go. All applicants take a short online literacy and numeracy assessment before starting.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

A reasonable standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills are essential to help complete the theory elements of this course.

All candidates will need to take a standard online numeracy/literacy assessment to ascertain suitability and any support needs for this coursefollowed by a short inductionsession.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use floristry tools, materials, and equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll explore craft resources and develop an understanding of the craft process.
  • You'll generate and develop ideas for floral designs.
  • You'll produce commercial floral arrangements, bouquets, and designs for various occasions.
  • You'll build a digital portfolio of your practical floristry work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety practices in the floral industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment is through practical assessments, assignments, and a digital portfolio of evidence you build throughout the course. You'll also complete research, homework, and planning tasks outside class of around two hours per week to support your portfolio work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Florist assistant: support a florist in a shop or studio
  • Junior florist: create arrangements and bouquets for customers
  • Flower stall assistant: prepare and sell flowers at retail
  • Event floristry helper: assist with flowers for weddings and events
  • Market trader: sell and arrange flowers at market stalls

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Floristry: the natural next step, covering more advanced design and commercial techniques.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Floristry: a deeper qualification for those aiming to work professionally or run their own floristry business.
  • City and Guilds or other Level 2 Creative Craft qualifications: broaden your skills into related craft areas.
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