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Level 2 Floristry Course in Acton – Capel Manor College Gunnersbury Park Campus

Cost£2,958.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Floristry Course in Acton. Classes run at Capel Manor College Gunnersbury Park Campus, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course introduces you to a range of commercial floral designs. You'll build practical skills alongside real industry knowledge. Units cover design techniques, plant knowledge, and working to commercial briefs. You'll also get employer engagement opportunities as part of your floristry qualification.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Floristry.

Who this course is for

This course will introduce you to a range of commercial designs with additional knowledge and experience of working in the industry alongside your qualification. It will equip you with the relevant practical skills and knowledge, industry related employer engagement opportunities to move onto a full time T Level qualification.

Entry requirements

You will need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 and above (D and above) including maths and English. You will have studied GCSE science and/or have achieved an overall Merit or above in a Floristry Diploma (Level 1) or equivalent. We will also consider your prior learning and any experience gained in an appropriate professional environment.

Before you start your course, if you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you will be invited to attend a fun and practical one-day preparation workshop where y

What you will learn

  • You'll create a range of commercial floral arrangements and designs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of flowers, foliage, and plant materials.
  • You'll learn how to work to commercial briefs and client requirements.
  • You'll practise industry-standard techniques for cutting, conditioning, and wiring.
  • You'll gain an understanding of floristry business practices.
  • You'll explore seasonal and occasion-based design work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Tutor demonstrations and guided practice are central to the course. Assessment includes practical tasks and assignments that test your design skills and industry knowledge. You may also take part in employer engagement activities as part of your training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College Gunnersbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Florist, creates arrangements for retail, events, and occasions.
  • Floristry assistant, supports senior florists in a shop or studio.
  • Wedding florist, specialises in bridal and event floral design.
  • Market stall trader, sells flowers and arrangements directly to customers.
  • Funeral florist, prepares tributes and sympathy arrangements.

What you could study next

  • T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production, a full-time qualification the provider specifically mentions as a next step.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Floristry, deepens your design skills and prepares you for senior roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Floristry, a work-based route recognised by employers in the industry.
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