C&G Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry

33022W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 03/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 16:30 TUE/WED/TH

Is this course for me?

If you love plants and flowers, and you have artistic talents, this could be the career you are looking for. Florists use their creativity and knowledge of plants and flowers to design and assemble flower arrangements. They also design bouquets and wreaths. To be a florist, you should have good practical and communication skills, to explain your ideas to customers. You will develop great customer service skills to complement your helpful and pleasant manner. This course offers the opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills to give access to a wide range of career opportunities in the floristry industry. It provides the opportunity to develop skills in basic floristry by assembling designs, with support and guidance in practical workshops, coursework and industrial experience.

What will I study?

How to create a wide variety of practical designs to include tied, wired and designs in medium. Designs for a variety of occasions including weddings, funerals and other celebrations. Colour theory, principles and elements of design, customer service, botanica names of plant materials.

How long is the course?

Full Time for one academic year.

How will I be assessed?

Exam and practical timed assessment

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Floristry

Other Information

The course tible is structured to permit and encourage work placement and additional seasonal opportunities. The course is enhanced by visits to local and European wholesalers and exhibitions. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£497.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£146.00

Florists

Florists sell flowers and related products in a wholesale or retail business, and design and make up floral bouquets, wreaths, tributes and other floral arrangements for sale to the public.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

5.74%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£10,605
Entry
£24,285
Median
£35,731
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Sells flowers, plants, foliage etc. to the public and performs retail duties such as keeping accounts.
  • Decorates buildings, halls, churches or other facilities for parties, weddings, etc.
  • Confers with and advises customers regarding their design requirements and arranges for the delivery of floral arrangements as requested by the customer.
  • Designs and makes up wreaths, bouquets, posies, corsages, headdresses and button holes using appropriate flowers, foliage, frame and trimmings.
  • Displays and cares for flowers, plants and ready-made floral arrangements in selling premises.
  • Orders and purchases fresh flowers, foliage and other floristry items such as ribbons, wire, cards, artificial flowers etc. from wholesalers or growers.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Sales and Marketing English Language Design

Skills

Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening
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Groundsmen and Greenkeepers

Groundsmen and greenkeepers cut and lay turf and maintain areas for golf courses and other sports grounds.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

5.35%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£12,215
Entry
£23,049
Median
£36,183
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Rolls, mows and waters grass, marks out pitches.
  • Monitors and maintains the quality and condition of turf.
  • Moves soil to alter surface contour of land using mechanical equipment and constructs appropriate landscaping features and maintains such features.
  • Cuts and lays turf using hand and machine tools and repairs damaged turf.
  • Levels ground and installs drainage system as required.

Knowledge

Mechanical

Skills

Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking
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