Floristry - City & Guilds Level 2 - Evening

This course can help you to improve the skills you need to work as a florist. You will develop skills in areas such as plant care, flower arranging and how to create floral decorations in a variety of styles.  

Some materials will be provided for this course, but you will be expected to provide your own flowers. Your tutor will issue a list of requirements for this.

This course will be delivered on Tuesday evenings.

This course is suitable for applicants aged 16 or over.

  • An introduction to art and design for florists
  • Identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming cut materials
  • Plan, prepare and construct tied floristry designs
  • Floristry arrangements

  • Students can secure employment in a florists or set up as a self-employed florist for events.

  • An introduction to art and design for florists
  • Identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming cut materials
  • Plan, prepare and construct tied floristry designs
  • Floristry arrangements

  • Completion of Level 1 City and Guilds Floristry (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience.

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College. Refer to our Tuition Fee and Withdrawal Procedure Information on the College website.

Student Paying Fees

Fees of less than £100 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £100. You can access a direct debit form here

An initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. Instalments can be paid via direct debit over the duration of the course, up to a maximum of a 4-month period. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying Fees

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employer Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or upon enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here and this should be returned to Evening Admissions -eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Fee Waiver

Some students may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver if in receipt of certain types of benefits. Fee waiver evidence must be submitted either before or upon enrolment. Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy for further information.

You will not be able to apply online if using fee waiver, please contact Evening Admissions-eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

ITA Funding

This course is eligible for ITA funding. You may be eligible if you are:

  • Aged 16 or over
  • Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
  • Unemployed and looking to get back into work
  • Employed and earning less than £22,000 per year
  • Resident in Scotland

If you wish to use ITA funding towards the cost of this course, you must first apply for the ITA funding through the My World of Work website. ITA funding will cover up to £200 of course fees.

You will not be able to enrol for your course online if using ITA funding. Once you’ve applied for funding, you will receive a confirmation email from SDS and the college with instructions on how to book your course.

Non UK Nationals and EU Nationals

Non UK nationals and EU nationals can find more information on requirements for applying to our certificated evening courses here.

Location

Stirling Campus

Availability

12

Attendance

Evening

Start date

27 August 2024

End date

03 June 2025

Start time

18.00

End time

21.00

Cost per person

£595.00