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
- No entry requirements
- An interest in flowers, plants and making things by hand
- Successful interview with our team
If you haven't yet achieved Grade 4 in Maths or English, you'll keep working towards them alongside your course, built into your timetable.
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What You'll Learn
Learn the Craft, From the Ground Up.
This course is a real introduction to the craft of floristry. You’ll learn to use floristry tools and equipment safely, identify common flowers and plants, and create your first designs by hand. It’s practical from the start, working with real flowers, and it gives you a genuine feel for whether floristry is the craft for you.
You’ll also build the people skills and confidence that florists need, through customer service and working with others. You’ll gather your work into a portfolio as you go. By the end of the year you’ll have real hands-on skills and a clear route to the Level 2 Certificate in Floristry.
What You'll Do
- Floristry techniques
- Planting a container
- Health and safety in the land-based sector
- Working with colleagues
- Customer service skills
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Practical Assessment
Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.
Portfolio
Build a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and achievements throughout the course.
Portfolio of your practical work. No exams.
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Your progression pathway
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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 and award-winning, BFA-recognised tutors.
Flowers at The Hub
The college's own commercial flower shop, where students make bespoke designs for real customers.
Fresh Flowers From Professional Suppliers
Work with beautiful, industry-standard materials, direct from the trade.
Award-Winning Tutors
Learn from BFA-recognised tutors, praised by Ofsted, who have worked at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Fresh Flowers · Real Flower Shop · Award-Winning Tutors
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
Financial 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 infoGCSE 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 supportTutors 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 1
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Entry
No entry requirements
Assessment
Practical Assessment + Portfolio
Ready to Work With Flowers?
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
Questions? Call 0800 358 7575