Part-time & Short Courses

The course is structured to build and enhance aspects achieved on Level 2 and also develops new areas of design, structures and techniques. Our aim is for you to feel confident enough to be able to complete a wide range of individual floristry requests presented by customers of a floristry shop. Course Content A course to inspire you from a wide range of sources, from international styles to period study ·  Start to create your own design style and identity ·  Explore additional business opportunity areas within floristry ·  Trial and utilise the latest techniques and skills ·  Practice and perfect workmanship ·  Become more daring, innovative and experimental ·  Increase your product knowledge   Each unit has an assignment (written and practical) and at the end of the course there is a short answer written test covering the main five units.

Entry Requirements:
National Certificate in Floristry Level 2; or ·  NVQ level 2; or ·  BTEC First Diploma in Floristry or equivalent  

Progression:
Society of Floristry Exams Levels 4 and 5, or Higher Diploma in Floristry   Students will need to provide a work box and flowers, foliage and sundries each week costing between £10 and £20. Guidance and advice will be given on utilising garden produced material. We also have a florist shop at Bicton where students may purchase tools, flowers, foliage and sundries.

For more information or to book your place please contact us on 01395 562347
E: shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk