Technicals in Floristry (0175)

Last Updated: 07 Apr 2025
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional knowledge and skills that will lead to meaningful employment in the floristry industry. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas.  Learners may progress into employment or within their current role or onto further learning including university or an Apprenticeship.

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the floristry industry.  Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3.

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The Level 2 Technical Certificate is aimed at learners aged 16 – 18; 19+.
The Level 3 suite of Technicals are aimed at learners aged 16 – 18; 19+.

Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

Learners interested in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.  Compulsory topics include:

  • Principles of the creative design
  • Plant and flower care
  • Hand-tied designs
  • Designs in a medium
  • Wired designs
  • Glued designs
  • Business management and marketing
  • Trends in the floristry industry
  • Event floristry

Learners interested in the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.  Compulsory topics include:

  • Working in the floristry industry
  • Preparing to create floristry designs
  • Creating floristry designs
  • Customer service
  • Caring for and maintaining floristry products
  • Floristry design principles
  • Health and safety
  • Work experience (150 hours)

For more information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry could lead to the following employment opportunities:

  • Florist
  • Senior florist
  • Florist shop manager

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry could lead to the following employment opportunities:

  • Trainee florist
  • Junior florist
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications, centres/colleges will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 2


Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry (0175-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2026

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry

  • Accreditation No: 603/0839/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • We are in the process of updating this information. Fee information is available on Walled Garden or from your Account Manager. Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points - therefore taking different units, completing different specialisms and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3


What Careers Can This Lead To?

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (540) (0175-30)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2027

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (540)

  • Accreditation No: 601/7444/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 540 - 540 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 900 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • We are in the process of updating this information. Fee information is available on Walled Garden or from your Account Manager. Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points - therefore taking different units, completing different specialisms and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

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0175 Level 2

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