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Flower Shop Floristry

Subject Area

Art & Design, Fashion & Creative Crafts

Student Type

Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Leisure

What is the course about?

This short non-accredited course is designed to give an insight into volunteering or working in a florists, or if you are thinking of setting up your own floristry business.

What will I learn?

The course will give you an insight into the roles and responsibilities of working or volunteering in a flower shop.

The course is theory based with research tasks to undertake. There will be some practical around how to condition flowers for sale.

The course will cover;

  • Location of flower shops and marketing including market research and social media advertising
  • Setting up a business including sale of small gifts as well as plants and flowers
  • Flower and material wholesaler ordering and flower conditioning care
  • Floristry business legislation
  • Promotions and events e.g. valentines, Mother’s Day and special occasions such as Birthday, Wedding and Funerals

If you would like more information on the learning outcomes please email ACLenquiries@wvr.ac.uk

What will the course lead on to?

We offer a variety of short floristry courses starting with Introduction and then Next Steps. We also offer theme courses around Spring, Summer and Wedding flowers. Christmas and Christmas wreath sessions.

What support is available?

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support

Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

Here at Warrington & Vale Royal College we have a team of dedicated, experienced staff who can share their extensive knowledge and skills with you. Learning in a friendly and inclusive environment, you will be fully supported to achieve your goals.

What are the entry requirements?

You will be required to have basis basic IT skills and access to a laptop.

What are my funding options?

For further information on funding please contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

Are there any additional costs associated with the course?

For the practical we will provide basic flowers, but you maybe required to bring in extra foliage.

Purchase of your own text books will be required, we will advise about these at your first class.

Careers Information

Course options

09/03/2023

Duration
4 Weeks
Class Times
13:00 - 15:00
Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
Thu
Adult Fee
30
16-18 Fee
Not Applicable

Call to Enrol 01925 494 400

Fees Information
If you live in Warrington or Cheshire the course is FREE.

Course Enquiry

Please complete this form if you would like any other information about this course

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