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Floristry Level 3 Diploma

Awarding body: City & Guilds
Qualification: Diploma
Course Level: Level 3
   
Location: The Hub
Duration: 1 year full-time
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Course Description

Work with a "Winning Team" of professionals.

Best College and Gold Award Winners

Harrogate Flower Show 2012

 

You will require a passion for Floristry. You will develop advanced design skills and techniques. This will enable you to become more creative and enhance your career prospects within the industry. The course includes practical work, tasks and written assignments. You will also the opportunity to work on large scale projects and enter the college competition at the Harrogate Flower Show.

Course Structure

Mandatory units

  • Unit 1 Creative design process for florists
  • Unit 2 Diverse flower and plant care
  • Unit 3 Diverse tied floral designs
  • Unit 4 Diverse floral designs for weddings
  • Unit 5 Floral arrangements
  • Unit 6 Sympathy tributes
  • Unit 7 Working in the industry
  • Unit 8 Negotiate and agree terms and conditions for the sale of floristry products
  • Unit 9 Function and event decorating using floral displays

 

All mandatory units must be achieved and a written theory paper to gain the full qualification. Additional to your course will be a tutorial programme of study plus a Functional skills qualification in IT.

In addition to your course you will be entitled to regular tutorials, you will also study Functional Skills in IT.

Course Assessment

The course will be assessed by integrated practical and theoretical assignments . You will also undertake a written examination.

Entry Requirements

  • You must have gained a Level 2 qualification in Floristry
  • All applicants must complete an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy and attend an interview with a tutor. 
  • Relevant industry experience.
  • You will be required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work experience within the floristry industry.
  • You will be expected to work alongside the manager at Flowers at the Hub.

 

Course Progression Routes

You may progress onto the City and Guilds Higher Diploma in Floristry (ICSF) Level 4.

Course Career Prospects

 

Florist / senior florist / manager of a Flower shop.

Buyer / product developer for a large retail outlet.

Freelance designer florist for corporate clients such as hotels, stately homes, cruise ships in this country and abroad.

 

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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.

Additional costs include textbooks, tool kits, uniform, trips, personal stationery and extra flower material.

 

You will be informed of these at your interview.

 

Specific Course Information Contact

Sue Binks (Course Tutor)

sue.binks@don.ac.uk

Telephone 01302 553860

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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