NCFE Introduction to Floristry - NCFE Level 2 Creative Craft

NCFE Level 2 Creative Craft

COURSE OUTLINE

This is a part-time course for 15 weeks aimed at complete beginners or those with a little experience, who wish to obtain a creative craft qualification.

The short NCFE courses are aimed at sole traders i.e. those that wish to work from home or work part-time in a florist shop.

The programme covers basic floristry skills including conditioning techniques, principles and elements of design, basic hand tied bouquets, presentation gift wrapping, floral designs for all occasions and an introduction to wedding and sympathy work.

You will complete a portfolio of work which includes photographic evidence of your completed designs and some assignment work. Your portfolio will be assessed by external moderators for the qualification.

Please do not delay your booking – to guarantee your place, please book 2 weeks in advance of course date

Entry Requirements:	FLORAL SUNDRIES AND FLOWERS We offer the facility to purchase sundries and/or flowers from the college (excluding assessment flowers) The flowers purchased are for the duration of the course and can be paid be paid in a one off payment which is made through the online shop for a cost of £300 including sundries (but not including assessment flowers) shop.plumpton.ac.uk/product-catalogue/student-resources/floristry/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-creative-craft-floral If you wish to purchase your own flowers each week but would like the college to provide your sundries then a one off payment of £60 can be made on the collage shop. For the first session of the course you will be making a Simple cone wrap and a single flower presentation for which you will need: (If you sourcing your own flowers) Single flower presentation • 2 x roses such as avalanche or similar • 1 x stem filler flower such as gypsophila or waxflower • A small amount of greenery such as hard ruscus, eucalyptus and bear bear grass. For the simple cone wrap • 10 x focal focal flowers i.e. roses, carnations or gerberas etc.(one flower type) • 5 x carnations, lisianthus, chrysanthemums or spray carnations etc. • 3 x large headed lilies (open if possible) • 3-4 x chrysanthemum blooms, sunflower or similar • 3 x filler flowers i.e. waxflower, September, statice or gypsophila etc.
Dates & Location:	TBC 9.30 - 16.00 Plumpton College
Duration:	1 day a week for 15 weeks
Costs:	£650 Tuition Fee £300 Materials Fee