City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Floristry
Take your floristry skills to the next level with the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Floristry, a creative and highly practical course designed to refine your technical ability while developing confidence and individuality in your floral design work.
This hands on qualification will expand your existing skills by introducing advanced techniques that can be applied to both small and large scale floral arrangements. Throughout the course, you will explore a wide range of design styles, themes and sources of inspiration, creating personalised floral designs suitable for weddings, events and special occasions.
You’ll be encouraged to experiment, develop your own creative approach and build the confidence to design for a wide range of clients with flair and originality. The course will also support you in identifying and promoting your own personal design style, helping prepare you for professional work in the floristry and events industries.
Each week you will work with a wide variety of floral materials, including tropical and seasonal flowers, allowing you to practise your skills using professional quality materials.
Course Units
The course consists of three units:
- Unit 301: Investigate the Creative Design Process
- Unit 304: Plan, Assemble and Evaluate Diverse Floral Designs for Weddings
- Unit 305: Plan, Assemble and Evaluate Diverse Floral Designs
The City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Floristry also carries UCAS points, which may support progression into further education.
Additional Learning Opportunities
As part of your study programme, you will also take part in a variety of enrichment and professional development activities designed to prepare you for employment within the industry. These may include:
- Planning and creating a wide range of floral designs
- Working in our well-equipped floristry department
- Opportunities to support the hosting of floral workshops and the college Farm Shop
- The chance to enter the Suffolk Show Floral Competition
- Inspirational industry visit
Assessment Methods
Assessment takes place throughout the course and includes:
- Practical design assessments
- A creative design project
- The production of three portfolios of work
Progression Opportunities
This course is ideal for students who wish to progress towards:
- Senior florist roles within floristry businesses
- Starting their own floristry or events business
- Freelance floristry work
- Further study in floristry, design or related creative industries
Entry Requirements
Level 2 floristry qualification or have significant professional experience.
If you are unsure whether this course is right for you, please contact us to discuss your suitability.
Additional information
- Students are required to bring their own sundries. A college apron is available on the website
- Flower costs are £1000 and can be paid in full or in 10 monthly instalments of £100 via the college website
- For adult learners (19+), please contact us for further information on course fees
