Course overview
If you’ve already completed your Level 2 Floristry qualification or have
existing floral knowledge, this brilliant course will take your skills to a new
level.
You’ll be able to discover lots of advanced techniques from right across the
globe. We’ve got fantastic facilities here at Plumpton and with a natural
environment that will inspire you, you’ll get to create some stunning creations
for a wide variety of occasions. The course will enable you to concentrate on
all aspects of the creative design process.
The course will provide you with a range of specialist technical practical
skills and knowledge which will equip you to progress to employment or further
learning and training within the floristry industry. You will study a range of
topics that are all compulsory and will study creative floral design methods and
techniques, botany and business skills. On top of that, you will cover in detail
how to produce a range of designs, including tied designs, wired designs, glued
designs and designs in different mediums. You will study how to produce floral
designs for different events, such as weddings and funerals. You will also learn
about current and future design development and innovation in floristry.
An advanced professional and commercial floristry programme, a natural
progression from the Level 2 Diploma in Floristry or the Level 2 Technical
Certificate in Floristry.
This qualification is aimed at candidates who wish to develop their existing
floristry skills. The course consists of 9 units of which all must be passed to
achieve the Diploma. Each unit has theoretical and practical content. Written
assignments are set for each unit and there are 17 timed practical assessments
to pass
How will I be assessed?
To achieve the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry candidates must successfully complete all the mandatory assessment components.• Level 3 Floristry – Theory exam• Level 3 Floristry – Synoptic assignment• Level 3 Principles of health and safety – Theory exam• Undertake and review work related experience in the land-based industries (minimum of 150 hours) – portfolio
Work experience
Industry placements enhance your studies and are an important part of your course. They ensure you develop the key skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to be successful in your chosen industry, resulting in you leaving college ready for the world of work. It is compulsory to undertake an element of work experience when studying a Level 1, 2, or 3 course. The number of hours you must complete will depend on your level of study.
Course Level:
- Level 1 – Minimum of 30 hours of industry placement
- Level 2 – Minimum of 75 hours of industry placement
- Level 3 – Minimum of 150 hours of industry placement (per year of your course)
- T Level – Minimum of 315 hours of industry placement
Student testimonial
I would recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for floristry! Level 3 has taught me new skills & floristry techniques, helped build my confidence and allowed me develop my own style.
Victoria Cheeseman – Level 3 Floristry Student
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above to include English and Maths OR a Level 2 in a related subject plus English and Maths, at least grade 4
Bursaries
Financial support could be available to you depending on your household income, eligibility criteria, and level of study. A bursary, which is money given directly by the Government, could help fund bus travel, accommodation, course equipment, college meals, or educational trips.
Course Fees
Students aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year of starting the course do not pay tuition fees.
Adults aged 19+ may be entitled to a tuition fee waiver on certain courses (where the Government pays the tuition and assessment fee) if any of the following apply:
You are aged between 19 and 23 and:
- This is your first Full Level 2 or Full Level 3 qualification.
- You are undertaking English and Maths up to and including Level 2.
- You are unemployed or economically inactive and your gross annual income is below £26,800.
- Your course is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer (and you meet the earnings threshold)
You are aged 24+ and:
- You are studying a Level 1 or Level 2 course and are unemployed, economically inactive, or earning below £26,800 gross annually.
- You are undertaking English and Maths up to and including Level 2.
- Your course is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer (and you meet the earnings threshold)
All students pay a standard facility fee of £150 to use communal, non-educational facilities.
Material fees apply to Floristry, Blacksmithing and Metalwork, Agricultural Engineering, and Motor Vehicle students.
Equipment & PPE
Students on a 14-16, Level 1, 2, 3, or Foundation Learning course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course. Material fees are applicable depending on the course studied.
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