Diploma in Floristry (QCF) Level 3 - (Floristry Level 3 Diploma)
Based mainly at The Cedars Horticultural Centre, this part-time course covers a varied and exciting range of practical work, from marquee and event decoration to advanced wedding and sympathy designs.
As part of the course you will also have the opportunity to improve your ILT skills by completing simple databases and spread sheets that may be used in the floristry industry.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should have prior experience / skills at floristry level 2 and will have completed a floristry level 2 qualification.
Candidates will need good literacy and numeracy skills i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks, to write answers and complete documents in a legible and understandable form and to make calculations.
Candidates will also need to be able to organise written information clearly and comprehensibly.
Course Content
There are 8 compulsory units:
- The creative design process
- Advanced flower and plant care
- Plan, assemble and evaluate advanced tied floristry designs
- Plan, assemble and evaluate advanced floral designs for weddings and formal occasions
- Plan, assemble and evaluate advanced floral arrangements
- Plan, assemble and evaluate advanced funeral designs
- Working in the industry
- Negotiate and agree terms and conditions for the sale of floristry products and services. (Cost designs and complete complex orders in the floristry industry)
One optional unit from:
- Function and event decoration using floral displays
- Function and event decoration using balloons
Candidates will be required to carry out a minimum of at least 80 hours supervised work in a floristry related business working as an intermediate florist.
How will I be assessed?
A short written exam towards the end of the qualification will test the learner’s knowledge from unit 'Working in the industry'.
What can I do next?
On successful completion of the level 3 Diploma you can further your studies at City of Wolverhampton College by studying the Level 4 Higher Diploma in Professional Floristry.
Additional costs
Free for 16-18 year olds.
Prices on application for other students.