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Level 3 Floristry Course in Acton

Cost£7,111.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Floristry Course in Acton. Classes run at Capel Manor College Gunnersbury Park Campus, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll build advanced knowledge of the retail floristry industry, covering creative design, plant and flower care, event floristry, and business management. The course includes 150 hours of work experience in the floristry industry. You'll ideally have a Level 2 Diploma in Floristry, though relevant industry experience is also considered. Entry requirements for 16 to 18 year olds include at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths, English or science.

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the retail floristry industry at an advanced level. If you have previously completed a Level 2 qualification and want to further develop your skills, then this is the ideal course for you.

Entry requirements

Ideally you will need to complete the Diploma in Floristry (Level 2) to progress onto this course, but industry experience will also be considered.

If you are aged between 16 and 18 years old, you will need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above (A* to C) including maths, English or science. You will also be invited to attend a fun and practical one-day preparation workshop where you will meet your tutors and other students on your course. Further details of this will be provided at your adm

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety principles in a floristry setting
  • You'll develop skills in plant and flower care
  • You'll create tied, wired, glued, and medium-based floral designs
  • You'll explore the creative design process and current floristry trends
  • You'll plan and deliver event floristry
  • You'll understand business management and marketing in floristry
  • You'll complete and review 150 hours of work-related experience in the industry

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions, written assignments, mock assessments, and homework. You'll build a portfolio covering the units you study. Assessment includes two externally set online exams (covering health and safety and floristry theory) and one practical assessment that is externally set, internally marked, and externally moderated. The qualification is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. Employer involvement in delivery and assessment is a formal requirement of this qualification.

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. Design and sell arrangements in a retail flower shop
  • Event florist. Create floral displays for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations
  • Floral designer. Develop bespoke designs for clients and occasions
  • Floristry supervisor. Lead a team in a retail or wholesale floristry setting
  • Wedding florist. Specialise in bridal and ceremony floral work
  • Freelance florist. Run your own floristry business or take contract work

What you could study next

  • Higher Technical Qualification or Level 4 in Floristry or Horticulture. A step up for those who want to move into teaching, management, or specialist design roles.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 Business and Enterprise qualification. Useful if you plan to run your own floristry business.
  • Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Floristry. Combines further learning with paid employment in the industry.
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