Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (Part Time) 2025-2027

You will study a range of topics which will provide you the necessary skills and knowledge to progress into employment in the floristry industry. You will study creative floral design methods and techniques, botany and business skills. On top of that, you will cover in detail how to produce a range of designs, including tied designs, wired designs, glued designs and designs in different mediums.

You will study how to produce floral designs for different events, such as weddings and funerals. You will also learn about current and future design development and innovation in floristry.

• Principles of health and safety
• Principles of the creative design process in floristry
• Plant and flower care
• Tied floral designs
• Floral designs in a medium
• Wired floral designs
• Glued floral designs
• Business management and marketing in floristry
• Trends in the floristry industry
• Event floristry

Florist, Senior florist, Florist shop manager. This qualification is for you if you want to work in the floristry industry. It provides you with all the skills required to either become employed or to start your own business.

Progression options following successful completion of this course may enable you to progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Floristry.

Must have completed Level 2 Diploma in Floristry or have 5 years experience in the industry. 5 x GCSEs grade 9-4 required, including Maths & English. This is a professional floristry qualification and applicants must be prepared to undertake 150 hours industry experience as part of this qualification.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

East Durham College's Houghall Campus is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all our students. The campus, some of which is over 80 years old, has seen over £40m invested in new facilities over recent years. However, there are still some aspects of the site which are not fully accessible and would cause an issue for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users and due to the nature of the site, adjustments may not always be reasonable at this stage. The College is committed to further investment and improvements of the site, as we work towards ensuring the campus is as accessible as possible. If you have limited mobility or are a wheelchair user and wish to undertake a course at the Houghall Campus, please contact Student Services on 0191 375 4710 in the first instance to discuss your needs and options.

External written exam followed by a practical synoptic assessment and written report. 150 hours industry placement.

September 2025.

2 years part time.