Commercial Floristry

Course details

Start your career or upskill your techniques with this course in Commercial Floristry. Learners will develop the necessary skills to design, create and arrange floral and plant displays for commercial, interior environments and special occasions.

The course in SCFE gave me a firm grounding in the fundamentals of floristry such as basic wiring techniques, classical placement of flowers in arrangements, display work, funeral and wedding work, and was an excellent preparation for employment in Retail Floristry.

Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 5 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced.

Course Features

• Fully equipped floristry room with flowers and plants for all practical work
• Visiting specialists in Floristry Design and Retail
• Links with retail florists
• Visits to wholesalers, garden centres and display exhibitions
• Floral decorating for variety of events

Course Content:

RETAIL FLORISTRY

• Flower Conditioning and Handling
• Floral Design for Occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Anniversaries, Weddings and Special Functions
• Safety & Health at Work

FLORICULTURE AND PLANT CARE

• Floristry Plants
• Interior Planting
• Plant Design and Care

GENERAL

• Retail Selling
• Retail Display
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Computer Skills
• Work Experience

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or LCA, or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements