Level 2 Diploma in Practical Floral Skills

This Diploma is suitable for school leavers or 19+ learners (fee payable) who want to get started in a career in floristry.

This is a practical-based module programme that will show you the basic tricks of the trade, enabling you to move forward into a rewarding new profession.

Three GCSEs at a grade 3/D or above, including English and Maths.

OR

A Level 1 Diploma at a Pass or above.

You will need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in floristry. 

You will have an interview and parents/carers are welcome to attend the interview. Applicants will also need to present an example of their current work.

If you are a mature learner, we may be able to take into consideration your previous experience in your chosen subject.

This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work within the floristry industry.

You will study the following mandatory content:

• Tutorial
• Working in the floristry industry
• Preparing to create floristry designs
• Creating floristry designs
• Customer service
• Caring for and maintaining floristry products
• Floristry design principles
• Health and safety for land-based industries
• Work experience

You will also be required to study Functional Skills or GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not obtained a GCSE grade 4/C in these subjects.

This course will be delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

• Flat closed-toe shoes
• Suitable tools and equipment e.g. secateurs and scissors (you will be advised on what you require during Induction Week)
• Derby College Group tabard
• Derby College Group uniform
• Writing materials
• Approximately £500.00 towards the cost of fresh flowers and foliage (dependent on wholesale costs). This is to be paid in Induction Week.

You will complete a mixture of practical assessments, written projects and portfolios.

You will also complete English and Maths examinations, if you are studying these.

Successful completion of this programme may lead to:

• A Level 3 programme
• A Floristry apprenticeship
• Employment within the floristry industry

Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Floristry, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk