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Certificate in Floral Design - Level 1Apply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Weeks: 35
Hours: 3.00
Start: 08/09/2020
Days / Times: Tuesday 18:00 to 21:00
Concessions: 427.00***
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This course is aimed at learners wishing to gain an introduction to the floristry world. You will learn basic floristry techniques for producing creative and viable designs.
There will be two practical units and two design units to complete to attain the Certificate but you can choose whether you would like to undertake the formal qualification or not.
Entry requirements
You will need three GCSEs at grade D or above.
You should also have a standard of English and maths equivalent to Functional Skills Level 1.
If you are a mature learner, we will be able to take into consideration your previous experience in your chosen subject. Applicants will be interviewed and will undertake an initial assessment in English and maths.
Course Content
The course will cover:
- Design
- Sampling
- Traditional flower arrangements for table décor
- Contemporary flower arrangements for free-standing displays
How will I be assessed?
There will be two practical units and two design units to complete for the Certificate, which includes assessments of practical designs plus a portfolio.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Apron
- Closed-toe flat shoes
- Toolkit such as scissors and secateurs
- Flowers, foliage and sundries
- Writing materials
What can I do after this course?
Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Floristry and Flower Arranging, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
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*** Co-Tuition - This figure is the fee to be paid if you are entitled to any partial concessions.
Sarah-May Anderson
Business is blooming for Sarah-May
Sarah-May Anderson's Saturday job in a fruit and veg shop sowed the seeds of an idea which led to her own floristry shop. And while the bunches on sale at her part-time work first fired her imagination, it was the broad spectrum of Derby College's full time Level 3 Floristry course which inspired her to enrol.
Sarah-May, now 28, completed the two year course at Broomfield College after leaving school. She took time out from floristry and admin jobs to start a family – she has a little boy, Hunter, who is now three-and-a-half. Last year Sarah-May followed her dream using the enterprise skills she gained at Broomfield and launching her business Stems From The Heart in Long Eaton.
The course appealed to me in the first place because it gave a lot more than just floristry – it was quite detailed.
It went into business planning, admin, spreadsheets, legislation relating to the workplace and insurance. I learned about design and interior design and costings.
On the floristry side, I didn't know much about flowers, or even most of their names when I started. I was at college fulltime for two years and leaned all I needed to know to start off. Put it like this - I don't think I'd be standing here without it.
