Floristry Level 1 - West Suffolk College

This course will enable you to begin your journey into the world of flowers and floristry. You will learn the essentials in the industry while exploring techniques for creating some unique floral designs.

The first 12 weeks you will working towards:

The course is made up of two units:

• Safe and effective working practices in land-based industries

• Assemble basic floral designs

Assessments will be continuous with a mix of practical and theoretical.

Both courses are free if your are unemployed or in receipt of low wage (earn below £20319). Material costs will be covered if you meet the free course eligibility.

If you are employed and earn above the low-income threshold (£20,319) the course cost will be:

• Level 1 Award - £175 plus learners will need to pay for costs of materials/flowers.
• Level 1 Certificate - £200 if following on from the award.

For learners that complete the Award (12-week course) you can progress onto the Level 1 Certificate if you choose to.

These are still to be finalised but we estimate that additional material costs will be:

• Award - £75 (Approx)
• Certificate - £100 (Approx)

• Level 1 Award (12 weeks) 27/09/23 - 20/12/23
• Level1 Certificate (26 weeks) 03/01/24 - 24/07/24

Please register your interest and we will send you an application form along with further details.

Please contact E: [email protected] if you have any questions.

This qualification aims to enable learners to develop basic skills in flower arranging craft. It will provide learners with underpinning knowledge of the craft process and basis for progression into further study in floristry.

On the course, the learners will learn how to use materials, tools and equipment correctly and safely while gradually developing a portfolio of their flower arranging designs .

Host or Publisher Bury St Edmunds Learning Centre at WSC