Level 2 Floristry Course in Sutton. Classes run at Sutton College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 350 hours, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll deepen your knowledge of flowers and foliage, learn how to select and care for plant material, and develop your skills in floral design. The fee covers all assessment, exam fees, and study materials. This is a City and Guilds Level 2 Floristry Qualification that opens doors to work in the floristry industry.
Who this course is for
If you have a passion and desire to work in the floristry industry, want to become a creative floral designer or just want to express your creativity using flowers, this course is for you. Deepen your understanding of different flowers and foliage, learn how to select and care for plant material and use them to maximum effect to impress your audience. You will be taught by experienced, floristry industry professionals. ,
What you will learn
You'll identify a wide range of flowers and foliage used in floristry
You'll learn how to select, condition, and care for cut flowers and plant material
You'll design and create floral arrangements for different occasions
You'll develop hand-tied bouquet techniques and wired work
You'll learn how to use colour, texture, and form to create visual impact
You'll understand the principles of floristry design
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety practices in a floristry setting
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom, working directly with flowers and plant material. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your floristry skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. Teaching is delivered by experienced floristry industry professionals. All assessment and exam fees are included in the course fee.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sutton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist: design and sell arrangements in a flower shop
Floral designer: create displays for events, weddings, and functions
Wedding florist: specialise in bridal and ceremony floristry
Market stall florist: sell flowers and arrangements at markets
Supermarket florist: prepare and sell flowers in a retail setting
Funeral florist: create sympathy tributes and wreaths
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 or specialist roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Floristry Business - useful if you're thinking about running your own floristry business.
NVQ Level 3 in Floristry - a work-based route that lets you qualify while working in the industry.
