Course description
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Floristry 5M2686
Are you looking to start a new career or enhance your existing skills? Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a passion for creative design, this Professional Floristry course will help you develop the skills you need to create stunning floral and plant arrangements for commercial and special occasions.
Beyond the practical skills, this course will also equip you with the knowledge needed to succeed in a retail florist career. Our theory classes will teach you how to set up a shop, manage health and safety requirements, and improve your IT skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and pursue your dreams in the world of floristry.
Course Content
- Retail Floristry
Flower Conditioning and Handling
Floral Design for Occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Anniversaries, Weddings and Special Functions - Floriculture and Plant Care
Floristry Plants
Interior Planting
Plant Design and Care - General
Retail Selling
Retail Display
Communications
Information Technology
Work Experience
Course Features and Facilities
- Visiting specialists from many different aspects of the flower sector
- Links with retail florists
- Visits to wholesalers, garden centres and display exhibitions
- Floral decorating for variety of events
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Employment Opportunities
- Retail sales of flowers and plants in flower shops and garden centres
- Designing flower and plant displays
- On location flower and plant arrangements
- Creating floral designs for special occasions such as weddings,christenings, parties
- Running your own floristry business.
Educational Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Floristry 5M2686
- TU Dublin Blanchardstown HorticultureLevel 7 BN022
- TU Dublin Blanchardstown HorticultureLevel 8 BN113
- Waterford ITHorticulture (Dublin – National Botanic Gardens) Level 7 WD097
- Waterford ITHorticulture (Waterford – Kildalton) Level 7 WD096
- Waterford ITAgriculture Level 7 WD126
- Waterford ITAgricultural Science Level 8 WD191
- TU Dublin City Campus Visual Merchandising and Display (Portfolio Required) Level 7 DT598
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