Course Modules/Lessons
Module 1: Your Introduction to Floristry
- About the basics of floristry
- A brief history of floristry
- About modern floristry and the science it has become over the years
- What the requirements are that you need for a career in floristry
Module 2 : Careers in Floristry
- The job responsibilities of florists
- About the requirements to enter into the trade
- The areas you need to cover in your effort to become a florist
- About the possibilities in the floristry industry
Module 3 : What You Need To Know About Flowers and Plants
- About ethylene treatment of flowers
- Why it is essential to treat the flowers for ethylene
- How to care for and handle potted plants
- How to look for the signs of diseases, pests and other such troubles with plants and flowers
Module 4 : Services Provided by Florists
- The various business models applicable to floristry
- The different types of services provided by florists, including full service, speciality service, limited service and flower sellers
- The secrets of handling commercial accounts and targeting individuals successfully
- How to use technology to improve business
Module 5 : How to Process, Store and Maintain Plants
- About preparing the flowers for storage
- How to store the flowers
- Ways to keep the plants healthy
- About products that help to maintain cut flowers
Module 6 : Popular Flowers, Greens & Fillers
- Why you need to know which flowers are the favourites
- About the role of foliage, flowers and greens in arrangements
- The role of greenery in an arrangement and how to use it
- What the common filler flowers are
Module 7 : Elements and Principles of Design
- The elements of Floral design
- About colour and how it should be utilised
- About size, what it means and how it should be used
- About Balance, Contrast, Rhythm, Scale, Proportion, Harmony and Dominance
Module 8 : Flower Design Basics & Styles You Need to Know
- The basics of design and style
- About Western and Eastern influences
- Elements of design
- Line, line mass arrangements, mass arrangements
Module 9 : How to Make Floral Arrangements
- About making arrangements in containers and vases and other vessels
- Why you should never stop learning
- How to express your creativity
- What you need to consider when planning an arrangement
Module 10 : How to Make a Container Arrangement
- How to create floral centrepieces in shallow containers
- What container displays can be used for
- Ideas for creating your own container arrangement
- Step-by-step video to help you make your own flower container arrangement
Module 11 : How to Make an Arrangement for a Vase
- How to make a vase arrangement
- How to best prepare the flowers and vase
- The best way to arrange the stems and foliage
- Step-by-step video to help you make your own vase arrangement
Module 12 : How to Make a Hand-tied Bouquet
- How to make a hand-tied bouquet
- The materials you will need
- How to pick your focal flower
- Step-by-step video to help you make your own hand-tied bouquet
Module 13 : How to Make a Corsage or Boutonniere
- The history of the Corsage/Boutonniere
- How to choose the flowers for a Boutonniere
- About the process of crafting a Boutonniere
- How to pick your focal flower
Module 14 : Wedding Flowers
- The requirements of wedding floristry
- How to set yourself up as a wedding florist
- Promoting your business as a wedding florist
- Creating your portfolio
Module 15: How to Make a Wedding Bouquet
- How to choose the flowers for a wedding bouquet
- The tools you will need to make a wedding bouquet
- Tips to preserve the bouquet
- Step-by-step video to help you make a wedding bouquet
Module 16: Funeral Flowers
- Funeral flower traditions
- Choosing flowers and what they mean
- What to give to whom and how
- Various types of funeral flower arrangements
Module 17: How to Make a Funeral Wreath
- About the materials you require to make a funeral wreath
- About the history of funeral wreaths
- Tips to preserve the bouquet
- Step-by-step video to help you make a funeral wreath
Module 18: How to Make a Basket Garden & Fruit Basket
- What a basket garden is
- The materials required to make a basket garden
- How to make a basket garden
- How to make edible fruit arrangements
Module 19: Getting a Job in the Floristry Industry
- How to find job openings
- Creating your own job opportunities
- Working as part time and seasonal help
- The ideal floristry candidate
Module 20: Starting Your Own Business
- Thing to consider before you start to set up a florist's shop
- Create a business plan
- Find the finance
- Decide whether you want to buy an existing business or to start a new one
Module 21: Getting Customers / Marketing
- About the concept of marketing
- About creating a marketing plan
- About implementing a marketing plan
- How online marketing can benefit you
FAQ's
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Who can take the Floristry Academy Diploma course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 21 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module. -
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 21 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 21 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if a user fails the test?
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken. -
How long does it take to complete the Floristry Academy Diploma course?
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.