Floristry QLS Level 3

This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free. All of the materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you a full year’s worth of support and advice to help get you through your course! Add on your practical training where you will be able to learn a range of introductory floral creations. You will even be able to take them home with you and show off your skills!

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 Foliages

• 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