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Level 3 Floristry Course in London

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 London. Classes run at Capel Manor College Mottingham 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, so you gain hands-on practice alongside your studies. Entry requirements apply, and a Level 2 floristry qualification or relevant industry experience is ideally needed before you start.

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 learn health and safety principles for the floristry industry.
  • You'll study plant and flower care to maintain quality in your work.
  • 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 produce event floristry arrangements.
  • You'll develop business management and marketing skills for floristry.
  • You'll complete and review 150 hours of work-related experience in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in the classroom, industry visits, and personal creative projects. Assessment includes two externally set online exams (covering health and safety and floristry theory), one externally set practical assessment that is internally marked and externally moderated, short assignments, mock assessments, homework, and a portfolio of your work. Employer involvement in delivery and assessment is a requirement of this qualification.

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

  • Retail florist: design and sell arrangements in a flower shop.
  • Event florist: create displays for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
  • Freelance florist: run your own floristry business.
  • Floral designer: produce bespoke designs for clients and venues.
  • Floristry tutor: teach floristry skills at a college or training centre.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or higher qualification in floristry or horticulture, if you want to move into teaching, management, or specialist design roles.
  • A business or marketing qualification, useful if you plan to run your own floristry business.
  • A higher education course in floral design or garden design, available at some universities and specialist colleges.
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