- Attendance
- 1 day a week
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Learn about the basics of floristry and build a budding career with our Level 2 Introduction to Floristry course.
A course for complete beginners or those with a little experience, who wish to obtain a creative craft qualification. Perfect if you're a sole trader, or wish to work in a florists or from home.
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.
Course Cost
£1096 for the full course.
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.
Students aged 19-23 studying their Level 1, 2 or first Level 3 may be entitled to tuition fee waiver depending on criteria eligibility.
Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.
Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,000 (from September 2024); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.
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, which contribute to quality resources and equipment for their studies.
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 depending on the course studied.
Work Experience
Work experience enhances your studies and is an important part of your course. It ensures you leave 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.
Other courses that may interest you
- Beginners Floristry Short Course
- Christmas Wreath Making Workshop One Day Workshop
- Dried Flower Wreath Workshop One Day Workshop
- Easter Wreath Workshop Two-Hour Workshop
- Floral Designs for Beginners Short Course
- Floral Installation Workshop One Day Workshop
- Floral Wedding Workshop One Day Workshop
- Flower Crown Workshop One Day Workshop
- Foraging Floristry One Day Workshop
- Intermediate Floral Design NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft
- Introduction to Floristry One Day Workshop
- Willow Design Workshop One Day Workshop
