- Framework:
- Floristry
- Level:
- 2/3
A junior florist will help the florist prepare and assemble floral displays. They must have a knowledge of plants and flowers. Junior florists may be required to maintain display areas and help sell flowers to the general public.
Florists use creativity and knowledge of plants and flowers to design and assemble floral displays. These can be sold through shops and other retail outlets to the general public, businesses, event organisers etc.
A florist manager may absorb some of the senior florist's duties, but will also be responsible for the marketing and day-to-day running of the business, to include controlling stock levels and managing staff and budgets.
Senior florists design and assemble floral designs using a variety of construction techniques. They must have an in-depth knowledge of plants and flowers. A senior florist will also be required to discuss client requirements, agree terms of sale and merchandise stock.
Pathway options and levels
Floristry - Level 2
Supports the role of a Florist.
Floristry - Level 3
Supports the work of a Florist.
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 18 months
Level 3: 24 months
Progression routes
Level 2:
- Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Floristry
- Level 3 Certificate in Floristry
- Level 3 Diploma in Floristry
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Floristry
- Level 3 Award in Floristry.
Level 3:
- BA in Professional Floristry
- FdA Professional Floristry
- FdA Commercial Floral Design.
Qualifications
Level 2: Diploma in Work-based Floristry, Certificate in Retail Knowledge, Certificate in Customer Services, Award in Business for the Environment and Land-based Sector.
Level 3: Diploma in Work-based Floristry, Award in Business Management for the Environment and Land-based sector, Certificate in Customer Service.
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
There are no specific entry requirements to enter the Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Floristry, however, there are qualifications or experience that will help learners understand
The sector prior to starting:
- Foundation Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Skills
- Level 1 Award in Practical Floristry Skills
- Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Floristry
- Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry
- Level 1 Diploma in Floristry
- Voluntary experience within the floristry industry
- Have previously worked in, or are currently working within, the industry
- GCSEs/A Levels.
Progression opportunities onto the Floristry Foundation Apprenticeship also exist for adult learners who have experience within the Floristry industry or who are looking for a career change.
Level 3
The floristry industry wants the entry requirements for the Apprenticeship in Floristry to be flexible, so therefore has suggested that one of the following should be completed:
- NVQ Level 2 in Floristry
- Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Floristry
- Level 2 Certificate in Floristry
- Level 2 Diploma in Floristry
- Level 2 Extended Certificate in Floristry
- Practical experience within the floristry industry
- 3 GCSEs (A*-C)/A Levels.
Learners who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate or Pathways to Apprenticeships may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Apprenticeship, this will be assessed during an initial assessment allowing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where appropriate.
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