Course overview
This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the retail floristry industry at an advanced level. Your studies will be enriched by practical industry experience, industry visits and personal creative exploration.
To gain this qualification, you must successfully achieve, two externally set and moderated assignments, one externally set and marked exam, and one portfolio.
Employer involvement in the delivery and/or assessment of this qualification is essential and will be externally quality assured.
You will learn
- Principles of health and safety
- How to undertake and review work-related experience in the land-based industries
- Principles of the creative design process in floristry
- Plant and flower care
- How to create tied floral designs
- How to create floral designs in a medium
- How to create wired floral designs
- How to create glued floral designs
- Business management and marketing in floristry
- Trends in the floristry industry
- Event floristry
Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (540) – City & Guilds of London Institute
Reference: 60174444
This qualification is graded: Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.
At least four GCSEs at grade 4 and above (A* – C). An overall Merit or above in a Floristry Diploma (Level 2) or equivalent . Relevant prior learning or experience gained in an appropriate professional environment will be considered. Before you start your course, if you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you will be required to attend a fun and practical two-day preparation workshop where you will meet your tutors and other students on your course. Further details will be provided at the point of an offer being made.
Successful completion of this course will help you gain employment in the industry as a senior florist or obtain a managerial position. You will also be able to progress to our Higher Diploma in Floristry (Level 4) which can lead to becoming a Master Florist or higher education.
This is a full-time course. If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of this course, your tuition, exams and materials fees will be paid for you in full as long as you meet some basic criteria for UK residence. Find out more on our Fees and Funding page. If you are eligible, you can also apply for support with travel and other costs through our bursary process. Further information will be provided when you enrol.
If you are aged 19 or over on the day your course starts, you may be entitled to help with tuition fees for some courses. If you are in receipt of employment benefits, have a low income, or are studying towards your first substantial qualification, you may be entitled to free tuition. You will need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find further information about help with tuition fees on our Fees and Funding page.
