Technical Certificate in Floristry

Want to start your career in floristry?

If you’ve always loved flowers and have a creative flair, floristry can be a hugely rewarding career. At Plumpton College, our Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started.

On this course, you’ll learn the fundamental skills of floristry, creating a range of designs from bouquets to shop displays. Alongside gaining your qualification, you’ll learn how the industry works and develop an understanding of professional working standards. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to kick-start your floristry career, whether by progressing onto our Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry or moving directly into employment as a professional florist.

At Plumpton College, you’ll benefit from fantastic facilities, including a dedicated floristry department and a friendly community of fellow florists. Our campus is set in a stunning location beneath the rolling South Downs, providing plenty of natural inspiration for your designs and opportunities to forage for materials. You’ll also take part in educational trips, hear from leading industry speakers, create floral designs for real-life events and functions, and get involved in floristry competitions.

The course also includes 150 hours of work experience, helping you gain valuable industry experience and prepare for employment in a professional working environment.

• Health and safety for the land-based industries
• Working in the floristry industry
• Customer service
• Caring for and maintaining floristry products
• Floristry design principles
• Preparing to create floristry designs
• Creating floristry designs

4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above to include English or Maths OR a Level 1 in a related subject plus English or Maths, at least grade 3 or Functional skills level 1