Level 2 in Floristry
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Course Duration
Full-time: 1 year
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Course Location
Greenmount Campus
Level 2 in Floristry
This City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate is a practical, work-related course designed to give students a broad understanding and appreciation of the floristry industry. Students have the opportunity to put the design and customer service skills gained at the college into practice in their weekly placement with an established floristry business. This programme aims to develop and support students who want to follow a career in floristry and is not a leisure course.
Course Entry Requirements
Normally two GCSE Grade Cs or three Grade Ds or above including English Language and Mathematics.
Students who have not attained a Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE or an equivalent qualification will study Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number as part of the programme.
Applicants are encouraged to complete a minimum of 40 hours work experience with a retail florist before starting the course. In order to be study on the course applicants must have arranged a work placement for one day per week during the academic year. The teaching team may be able to assist applicants in arranging work placements if necessary.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
Course content
Main areas of study are:
- Caring for floristry products
- Creating floristry designs
- Customer service
- Design principles
- Health and safety
- Working in floristry
Students make good industry contacts through work placement, industry visits and college events. They are encouraged to develop their skills set and build their CV through competition work and have the opportunity to enter design competitions.
Course Progression
This course provides students with an opportunity to progress onto the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry.
The course aims to prepare students for employment as skilled florists within the floristry industry. There are excellent career prospects for trained florists both in the UK and abroad.
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Emma Shaw
Student
“ I work in Memento Floral Design, Belfast which is owned by a CAFRE Floristry graduate. Nigel has supported and encouraged me through my studies at Greenmount. Work as a florist integrates my artistic side, my love of creating things and my retail background. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me.”
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