Floristry - Professional Floristry
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.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May, 3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Floristry 5M2686
- South East TU - Horticulture (Dublin – National Botanic Gardens) Level 7, WD097.
For more Progression Options please see our website.
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
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.
Retail Floristry
Flower Conditioning and Handling
Floral Design for Occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Anniversaries, Weddings and Special Functions
Floriculture and Plant Care
Interior Planting
Plant Design and Care
Retail Display
Communications
Information Technology
Event Management
5M2686 - Floristry
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Floristry 5M2686.
Course Features
- 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 a variety of events
Course Facilities
- Our fully equipped floristry room has flowers and plants for all practical work.
- Fully equipped IT suites and the library.
Coordinator: Ciara Quigley
Email: ciaraquigley@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997