Course description
Have you considered a career as a florist? Maybe you want to create floral arrangements to wow your friends and family? Learn the techniques used by professional florists on our Floristry Level 3 online course.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: Essential Tools and Equipment
- Tools and equipment required to create floral designs
- Specialist equipment available
- Range of mechanics
- Uses of a range of sundries and accessories
Unit 2: Care and Conditioning of Cut Flowers and Foliage
- International flower market and sourcing of flower material
- Quality of flower material
- Different conditioning methods
Unit 3: Art and Design
- Elements of design
- Principles of design and the design schema
- Identifying the most important dates that affect the florist’s annual calendar
Unit 4: Costing Design and Plant Materials
- Costing a design and creating costing sheets
- Creating a buying and order list
- Classify flowers
- Classify foliage
Unit 5: Floral Designs Part 1 – Tied Designs, Arrangements, and Funeral Flowers
- Tied designs and methods of construction
- Arrangements and methods of construction
- Funeral designs and the methods of construction
Unit 6: Floral Designs Part 2 – Wedding, Event Flowers, and Planted Designs
- Wedding designs and methods of construction
- Event flowers and methods of construction
- Planted designs and methods of construction
Course delivery details
Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of floristry, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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