Florists
Up to £41,415Florists sell flowers and related products in a wholesale or retail business, and design and make up floral bouquets, wreaths, tributes and other floral arrangements for sale to the public.
Admissions
Entry Requirements
What You'll Need
- GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent skills
- An interest in flowers, plants and design
- Successful interview with our team
If you're still working towards Grade 4 in Maths or English, you can keep building those alongside the course.
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What You'll Learn
The Complete Florist's Craft.
This Diploma gives you the full range of the florist’s craft. Across ten units you’ll learn to identify and condition materials, create hand-tied and presentation designs, floral arrangements, wedding designs, funeral and sympathy tributes, planted designs, displays and function decorating, all underpinned by real art and design skills for florists.
You’ll also learn what it means to work in the floristry trade, and put it into practice with 40 hours of work experience. You’ll build the skills, confidence and experience to work as a florist or start your own business, with a clear route to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma.
What You'll Study
- Introduction to art and design for florists
- Identify and condition materials
- Plants and planted designs
- Hand-tied and presentation designs
- Funeral and sympathy designs
- Floral arrangements
- Wedding designs and accessories
- Display
- Working in the floristry industry
- Function decorating
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Practical Assessment
Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.
Exams
Formal examinations to test your knowledge and understanding under timed conditions.
Portfolio
Build a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and achievements throughout the course.
A portfolio, practical assessment, a multiple-choice theory test, and 40 hours of work experience.
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Your progression pathway
This course Level 2 Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Floristry
Where next Further study or employment
Life on the Course
See What It's Really Like
Our Facilities
A Real, Working Flower Shop
You'll learn with fresh flowers from professional suppliers, in a college with its own commercial flower shop, plus 40 hours of real work experience.
Flowers at The Hub
The college's own commercial flower shop, where you can do work experience with real customers.
40 Hours of Work Experience
Real experience in the trade or at the college flower shop, built into the course.
Award-Winning Tutors
Learn from BFA-recognised tutors, praised by Ofsted, who have worked at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Fresh Flowers · 40 Hours Work Experience · Real Flower Shop
Student Voice
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I’ve gained loads of confidence, improved my communication and people skills, and learnt so much about my craft. My tutors have been so supportive, and I’ve made great friends along the way. I plan to get a job in a florist shop and eventually start my own business.
For Parents & Carers
Supporting Your Child's Journey
GCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportFinancial Support Available
Bursaries are available, and free meals are provided for those who qualify. If cost is a concern, there's help — and it's straightforward to apply.
Financial support infoTutors With Real Experience
Our tutors bring real industry experience into the classroom. They teach what's actually used in the world of work, and students consistently say this is what makes the course work.
For Careers Advisers
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year (2 days per week)
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Entry
GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent skills
Assessment
Practical Assessment + Exams + Portfolio
Ready to Learn the Full Craft?
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
Questions? Call 0800 358 7575