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Course overview
The floristry industry has been going through an unprecedented boom in the UK in recent years and is now valued at £2.2 billion – £0.2 billion more than the UK’s music industry. This bodes well for aspiring florists who, apart from good job prospects, also stand to benefit from a job that’s exciting, creative as well as rewarding. And there’s no better way to get started on this career path than with our Floristry Diploma.
The Floristry Diploma course is a fully remote course, offering learners the opportunity to learn from the floristry industry’s brightest and most successful minds and, as such, establish their own careers in months rather than years. Throughout the course, students will explore a wide spectrum of floristry concepts and skills such as creating floral arrangements, getting hired, setting up a florist business and getting and keeping customers; in order to prepare them for versatile careers in the sector.
Following the completion of the course, students will have gained the skills and knowledge to secure gainful employment at flower shops, start their own business, or become a freelance floral decorator.
Job outcomes
- Florist
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Diploma level: 24 weeks
Advanced diploma level: 31 weeks
- Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready
- The maximum time given to complete a program is three years
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Course features
- Fast track your career in floristry
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a floristry pro in months not years!
- Study a floristry course that was designed in conjunction with the floristry industry
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor
- Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week
Recognition of prior learning
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better-paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
Delivery
This entire course is carried out via distance learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Subjects
- Introduction to Floristry
- Benefits of a Career in Floristry
Services Provided By A Florist
- How to Process, Store and Maintain Flowers
- Flowers, Greens, and Plants
- Popular Flowers
- Greens and Fillers
- Plants You Should Know
- Elements and Principles of Design
Colour and Design
- Design Basics
- Arrangements and Design Styles You Need to Know
How to Make Floral Arrangements
- How to Make a Container Arrangement
- How to Make a Vase Arrangement
- How to Make a Hand-Tied Bouquet
- How to Make a Corsage or Boutonniere
- How to Make Wedding Bouquet
- How to Make a Funeral Wreath
- How to Make a Basket Garden
- How to Make a Fruit Basket
- How to Dress a Plant
Wedding Flowers
- Meeting With Clients
- Flowers for Wedding Party Members
- Décor for the Ceremony and Reception
- Making the Arrangements
- Delivery or Pickup of Arrangements
Funeral Flowers
- How To Find Job Openings: Advertised & Unadvertised Positions
- Part-Time Jobs and Seasonal Help
- How to Create a Job
- Shop Visits
- Job Hunting Materials: Prepare a Resume, Cover Letter & Portfolio
- Interviews
- What Florists are Looking For
- How to Make a Great Impression
- Interview Questions, Discussing Salary & Following Up
Options for Starting a Florist Business
- Buying an Established Shop
- Franchising
- Opening a New Flower Shop
Getting Started
- Creating a Business Plan
- Financing, Insurance & Legal Matters
- Choosing a Business Name and Logo
- Choosing a Location
- Rental Costs
- Setup Fees & Price List
- Types of Delivery Service
Supplies and Equipment
- Tools of the Trade
- Essential Equipment
- Supplies
- Business Equipment
- Store Layout and Maintenance
Wholesalers and Suppliers
- Types of Wholesalers and Producers
- Choosing Materials
- Advance Orders / Standing Orders
- Coordination with Wholesalers for Special Orders
Choose Your Target Markets
- Walk-In Customers
- Phone Customers
- Online Customers
- Corporations
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Government
- Hospitals
- Funeral Homes
Marketing Your Business
- Advertising & Promotional Tools
- Trade Shows and Events
- Free Media Publicity
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office.
Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers.
The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
