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Level 2 Floristry Course in London

Cost£3,827.00
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 London. Classes run at Capel Manor College Mottingham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers practical floristry skills alongside art and design, plant care, and floral arrangement for events and weddings. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English, plus GCSE science or a Level 1 Land-Based Diploma at Merit or above. Prior learning and relevant experience are also considered.

Who this course is for

Are you considering studying a technical qualification but need more time to get ready?

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 completed a Level 1 Land-Based Diploma or equivalent at Merit grade or above. 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 you wi

What you will learn

  • You'll learn art and design principles as they apply to floristry
  • You'll identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming cut flowers and materials
  • You'll maintain the condition of plants and planted designs
  • You'll plan, prepare and construct tied arrangements, funeral tributes, and wedding designs
  • You'll learn how to display floristry goods effectively
  • You'll explore the basics of function decorating using floral displays
  • You'll develop assignment and portfolio work to support your progression

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting with hands-on practical work. Assessment includes one multiple-choice online exam. Other assessment components are graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You'll also build a portfolio of work throughout the course. If you're 16 to 18 years old, you'll be invited to a practical one-day preparation workshop before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Florist. Work in a shop creating everyday and occasion arrangements
  • Wedding florist. Design and deliver flowers for weddings and events
  • Funeral florist. Prepare tributes and sympathy arrangements
  • Floristry assistant. Support senior florists in a retail or studio setting
  • Event stylist. Create floral displays for corporate and private events
  • Market trader. Sell cut flowers and plants at markets or stalls

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds). The next step for those wanting to work as a qualified florist or move into more advanced design and event work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Event Styling. Broadens your skills into large-scale event and venue decoration.
  • Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills in English or Maths. Useful if you want to strengthen those subjects before progressing to a full-time technical course.
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