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Floristry Level 1 Diploma
Course Description
Work with a "Winning Team" of professionals.
Best College and Gold Award Winners Harrogate Flower Show
2012.
This course offers the perfect grounding for an interesting and
creative career in the floristry industry.
You will produce a range of designs including arrangements, hand
tieds, wedding and funeral work.
You will have the opportunity to gain work experience in
The Hub Flower shop.
Course Structure
The course comprises of seven units and an online
mulitiple examnination.
Unit 101 Self working practices
Unit 102 Develop performance
Unit 103 Industrial experience
Unit 112 Basic Floristry tasks
Unit 113 Identify flowers, foliages and plants
Unit 115 Produce planted designs
Unit 116 Assemble Floristry designs
In addition to your course you
will attend regular tutorials, complete a
qualification in Customer Service, plus Functional skills in Maths
& English
Course Assessment
Continous practical and written assessment.
Online mulitple choice examination on self working
practices.
Entry Requirements
- Working at EL3 or above in Maths & English
- For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page
- All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and
English and attend an interview
- Attend an interview with a floristry tutor.
- You must commit to 100% attendance.
Course Progression Routes
You may progress onto City and Guilds Diploma in Floristry Level
2.
Course Career Prospects
This qualification will provide employment opportunities as a
Junior / trainee florist or within garden centres or large retail
outlets working with flowers and pot plants.
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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
Enrichment
Trips to the Harrogate Flower Show with an opportunity to
compete and visits to the flower markets in Holland and local
wholesale supplier will be arranged which are beneficial
to your course and learning. These activities are
optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will
be provided at the time of interview.
Course Costs
There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old, however,
you will have to purchase textbooks, tool kits, uniforms,
trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at
your interview.
For Application and Enrolment Information Contact
Learner Services,
Doncaster College,
The Hub,
Chappell Drive,
Doncaster,
DN1 2RF
Free phone: 0800 358 7575
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