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Level 2 Floristry Course in London – Pimlico Centre

Cost£3,456.00
Duration61 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 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 Pimlico Centre two days a week, with an additional day of work experience each week on average. You'll start with an interview and assessment to confirm the course is right for you. Entry requirements include English and maths at Level 1 or GCSE Grade 3 or above, good IT skills, and evidence of 100 hours of floristry training in the last two years. The course runs over approximately 61 days and covers design principles, plant care, customer interaction, and how floristry businesses operate. Concessions are available on fees.

Who this course is for

The City and Guilds Level 2 Technical in Floristry is an intensive, two day a week, course designed for you if you are looking to start a career within the floristry industry.

Through this qualification you will learn about different flowers and plants and how to look after them. You will also learn that there is more to floristry than flowers and that for florists to be successful, they need to understand their tools, environment and the finishing touches that make a difference. With this, you will develop an understanding of design principles and the skills needed to apply these to the design and creation of floristry products. You will gain an understanding of how floristry business operate and develop skills needed to interact with customers and identify their needs.

This course is designed and funded for those who wish to study floristry at a commercial level and offers progression from our Floristry Foundation course. As part of the course you will need to complete 150 hrs of work experience (on average an additional day per week), which will be valuable for finding future work opportunities in this competitive industry.

Entry requirements

The course is open to all applicants.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to care for and maintain flowers and plants in a commercial setting.
  • You'll develop floristry design principles and apply them to create finished products.
  • You'll practise preparing and creating floristry designs to a professional standard.
  • You'll understand the tools, materials, and environment florists work with.
  • You'll learn how to interact with customers and identify their needs.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how floristry businesses operate.
  • You'll study health and safety requirements relevant to the land-based industries.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and practical, covering seven units in floristry. You'll complete hands-on design and making work alongside theory covering business and customer skills. The course also requires 150 hours of work experience, averaging one additional day per week, which forms a core part of your assessment and development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pimlico Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to arrange 150 hours of work experience as part of the course, and bring a portfolio of work showing evidence of at least 100 hours of prior floristry training when you apply.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Florist: design and sell arrangements in a retail flower shop.
  • Wedding florist: create bouquets and venue displays for weddings.
  • Event florist: produce large-scale floral displays for events and venues.
  • Funeral florist: prepare sympathy tributes and arrangements.
  • Market trader: sell flowers and plants at markets or stalls.
  • Floristry assistant: support senior florists in a commercial studio.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds) - the next step for florists aiming to work at a senior or supervisory level, covering advanced design and business skills.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to teach floristry in the future.
  • Self-employment or business start-up - many florists go on to run their own studios or market businesses after gaining commercial experience.
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