Floristry – Level 2 Diploma (C&G)

The course is 2 days per week over the duration of one academic year and you will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence that includes your practical work, completed unit assessments, written assignments and photographic captures of your work and sketches.

The course will consist of developing your knowledge of the following:

* The creative design process for florists to include colour relationships and the elements and principles of design
* Identification, care and conditioning of fresh materials. Costing fresh materials for retail purposes, calculating VAT
* Planning, assembling and evaluating floral designs/arrangements to include costings, care, storage, transport and suitability
* Planning, assembling and evaluating tied floristry designs/bouquets to include costings, care, storage, transport and suitability

The course is quite demanding. You must be prepared to study and research at home in order to progress and be able to develop your knowledge and floristry skills.

You may also have the opportunity to present your work as part of an exhibition of shared work at the end of the course.

Your tutor will give you more information about the course in your first session.

Learning Aim: Z0011145 - This course will also include guidance on using Google Classroom as part of your learning experience. You will learn how to access course information, communicate and collaborate with fellow learners, submit assignments, and receive feedback from your tutor.

This is a Level 2 course.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have achieved the C&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry in order to be eligible for this course.

You will need to be working at Level 2 in your English skills to access the learning and complete the assessment tasks required.

If you do not achieve Level 2 in your English Skills Builder Assessment you must have a UK English Level 1 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.

You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete coursework and access course information provided online.

This course is a qualification therefore you must attend all sessions and complete all assessment tasks to the required standard including a portfolio demonstrating how you have met the criteria set by the Awarding Organisation. It will include written narratives, calculations and images of your work.

Additional information:

Please bring a pen, pencil and paper to your class. Your tutor will give you more information in your first session about any further equipment needed.

Ensure you are wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear for a practical craft course.

Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google Classroom.

Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.



For your Course Approval session, you need to:

• Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
  
• Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
  
• Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
  
• Bring copies of previous exam certificates
  

By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.



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Further study, e.g., City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry.
Progression into employment in the floristry industry.