Course description
Get creative, develop your floristry skills, and prepare for a career in the industry with our Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry, at Writtle College.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll learn about different flowers and plants and how to look after them.
We’ll look at what professional florists need to know, including their tools, environment, and the finishing touches that make a difference. You’ll develop an understanding of design principles and how you can apply these to the creation of floristry products.
Floristry is a major industry in the UK, worth about £2 billion a year, and so we’ll also explore how businesses operate and the skills you need to interact with customers and successfully identify their requirements.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Main
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3 or A*-D
- Must include in English and Maths at no less than Grade 3 or Grade D
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer
Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Working in the Floristry Industry
- Preparing to Create Floristry Designs
- Creating Floristry Designs
- Customer Service
- Caring for and Maintaining Floristry Products
- Floristry Design Principles
- Health and Safety for the Land-based Industries
Course delivery details
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments and exams. You will sit:
- one externally set, externally moderated assignment
- one externally set, externally marked exam
- one externally set, internally marked Health and Safety assignment
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £3,417 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (part-time)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
By completing a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry, you’ll gain the skills you need to start work in the floristry industry. You might work as a trainee florist or junior florist initially.
You also have the option to continue your studies with a Level 3 course in floristry or an apprenticeship.
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