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Floristry: Entry 3 Award (Creative Craft)
The intent of this course is for those who have completed BKSB online English, Maths and IT Initial assessments, to build knowledge, enhance your creative and employability skills and start your professional portfolio. A programme for beginners resulting in an Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft (Floristry).
Candidates are shown a variety of basic skills and techniques to enable them to construct a simple range of designs, providing first steps into the world of Floristry.
The qualification is designed to enable learners to progress into learning at a higher level as part of a progression pathway.
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You are expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. English, Maths and Digital Skills will be embedded in the course.
All classes are asked to complete the Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey at the beginning and end of their course. This enables us to see whether learning has a positive impact on wellbeing and it also enables us to identify and help people who need support.
Please note: All learners are expected to attend 100% of their course and arrive 15 minutes before their class starts. If you do not attend for 3 consecutive weeks, you may be withdrawn. This will also reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.
You will also need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set, we would recommend 2 – 3 hours per week.

Open Course Fees

£128.04 (London Resident)
£99.67 (London Concessionary)
£N/A (Concessionary)
£170.20 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

At the end of the course, you will have learnt to -
● Understand the basic underpinning knowledge of floristry and basic craft skills.
● Adhere to health and safety requirements in the workshop.
● Identify a selection of seasonal flowers and foliage.
● Demonstrate correct conditioning techniques of plant materials.
● Plan, prepare and create a variety of floristry designs.
● Produce a portfolio of work of photographic and written evidence
● Cost designs for sale.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Progress of your learning will be assessed through -
• Practical assessment and observation.
• A portfolio of photographic and supporting evidence of your work.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

Sufficient experience is required. Assessment for applicants is based on an interview exploring prior experience, interest and ambition. Literacy and numeracy is also considered with the completion of an on-line initial assessment. Please allow up to 2 hours for this to take place.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are working under new social distancing guidance and we will be introducing blended learning. This is a way of learning remotely without being in regular face-to-face contact with your tutor in a classroom setting. You will be using online and video platforms to help you to achieve this. Your tutor will work closely with you to complete your qualification.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Please bring a pen and notebook to the first session. You will need a floristry workbox and folders to hold your work, but please do not purchase any items before the first session.*The cost of flowers for your course is £15 per week, which you pay weekly at reception. If you are on a means tested benefit you will only have to pay for flowers if you choose to take them home, this choice must be made at the start of the lesson. All payment receipts to be given to your Tutor to be recorded.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about how we can best support you. Please ask us about the Learner Support Fund.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

… On the completion of this course, you could progress on to a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Floristry or Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies (Customer Service). Please ensure you are on our mailing list to receive the most up to date information on courses. To join the mailing list or request further information about your progression options, please email Natalie on
brookfield@hae-acl.ac.uk.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

A full / part time Florist / Freelance trainee position.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

How to apply
If you are interested in enrolling on any of our courses please contact one of our centres. You will be able to pay by cash, card or cheque (made payable to London Borough of Hillingdon).
Please note – The course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
You will be expected to attend every session, please let us know of any planned absences before you start the course.
Prosp User 11
FLB1053
28/04/2022
23/06/2022
10:00 - 12:30
8 weeks
Brookfield ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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