Level 1 Floristry and Horticulture Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, full-time during the day. This level 1 floristry and horticulture qualification introduces you to the floristry industry and builds your practical design skills over one year. You will complete practical design work and assignments at the centre, and you will need to find work experience in a floristry shop as part of the course. To join, you need three GCSEs at grade E or above including English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification such as an Entry Level 3 course.
Who this course is for
Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors in all weathers? Would you like to develop your skills in growing plants and maintaining gardens, parks and green spaces? This is a College-based course for 16-18 year old studentswho want to develop basic practical skills and knowledge in working with a range of decorative plants, horticultural tools and equipment. It can lead to employment in the horticultural industry, for example in grounds maintenance or as a self-employed gardener.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:----3 GCSEs at grade E or above to include English and Maths ( or equivalent)--A good level of physical fitness to carry out digging and other physical tasks related to the industry.----
What you will learn
You'll develop practical floristry design skills
You'll learn how to create floral arrangements and displays
You'll study the principles of horticulture relevant to floristry
You'll complete assignment units covering key areas of the industry
You'll gain hands-on experience through work placement in a floristry shop
How you will learn
You will learn through practical design work and written assignments carried out at South Bristol Skills Academy. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignment units completed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist assistant: support a florist with everyday design and sales
Junior florist: create arrangements in a shop or studio
Market stall florist: sell and arrange flowers at retail markets
Garden centre assistant: help customers with plants and floristry products
Floral display assistant: set up displays for events or retail spaces
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Floristry: the next step for anyone wanting to work as a florist, covering more advanced design and business skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture: broadens your knowledge of plants and growing, useful for garden centre or landscaping roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry: needed for senior floristry roles or to run your own floristry business.
