Level 2 Floristry Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, one morning a week over a year. You'll work in the floristry workshop, planning and preparing your own floral arrangements and design work. You'll need to bring your own flowers and foliage, with guidance on using materials economically. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English or Maths. This level 2 floristry qualification is offered by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
You will have the opportunity to learn about a practical career in floristry by planning and preparing your own arrangements and design work. You will provide your own flowers and foliage for the course, with guidance from the course tutor and tips on how to use materials economically. The Level 2 Certificate in Floristry will take place in the floristry workshop at South Bristol Skills Academy, with access to sundries and materials to enhance your creative work with flowers.
Entry requirements
4GCSEs Grade D or above to include English or Maths
What you will learn
You'll design and prepare floral arrangements to a professional standard.
You'll plan creative design work using flowers and foliage.
You'll learn how to use materials economically to reduce waste and cost.
You'll develop skills in working with sundries and workshop materials.
You'll build practical knowledge of floristry techniques used in commercial settings.
You'll explore the business and entrepreneurship side of running a floristry operation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the floristry workshop at South Bristol Skills Academy. Classes run one morning a week, five hours per session. Assessment is based on your practical design work and arrangements. You'll receive guidance from a course tutor throughout.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring your own flowers and foliage for each session. The workshop provides access to sundries and materials to support your design work. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist. Work in a florist's shop designing and selling arrangements.
Floral designer. Create bespoke arrangements for weddings and events.
Self-employed florist. Run your own floristry business.
Event florist. Supply floral displays for corporate and private events.
Market stall trader. Sell flowers and arrangements at markets.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (City and Guilds). The next step if you want to develop advanced design skills and take on more senior roles.
Higher Education in Floral Design or Garden Design. Some universities and colleges offer degree-level programmes for those wanting to specialise further.
Business and enterprise qualifications. Useful if you plan to set up your own floristry business.
