Diploma in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Landbased)

28043L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

This course will help develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress on to a specialist vocational course and develop your occupational and enterprise skills.
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What will I study?

You will study a range of vocational units including: citizenship and healthy lifes.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Continuous practical and written 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?

You can enter a vocational area within the College or find suitable employment.

Other Information

You will study Functional Skills in maths, English and ICT at an appropriate level. You will receive support from and experienced team of professional staff. 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

£131.00
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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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