Floristry QLS Level 3 and Starting Your Own Business QLS Level 3

Course Codes

OSC1267 / OSC1266

Gain the skills and knowledge you need from home to set up your own floristry business!

Discover how to care for and condition the flowers to keep them fresh
Learn how to create floral designs for events such as weddings and funerals
Understand how to write an effective business plan
Develop your knowledge of different aspects of your business such as marketing and finance
Add on practical day for hands on floristry training

Course Options	Please choose a course option to see prices	Course Material + Practical Training Course Material
Study Options	Study Online Study Pack
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This bundle course is ideal for aspiring florists who dream of owning their own floristry business. With this course you will perfect both your floristry knowledge and skills allowing you to create beautiful floral designs. You’ll also improve your knowledge of how to run your floristry business effectively.

As part of this course, you can also add on a 1-day practical session at a floristry centre in Liverpool. You’ll learn how to create a range of floral creations to get your portfolio off to a flying start. At the end of your practical session, you’ll even be able to take your designs home to show off your new skills!

This course will allow you to study at your own pace and when it suits you. With no deadlines or timetables to stick to, studying with Open Study College is a simple, hassle-free way to achieve your career goals.

You can submit your assignments by post or email, whichever suits you! And your coursework will be marked by our friendly and experienced tutors, who will provide you with unlimited email support throughout your studies.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Course Outcome

You will receive two Certificates of Achievement in Floristry Level 3 and Starting Your Own Business Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Series of written assignements.

Floristry QLS Level 3

Tools and equipment required to create floral designs
Specialist equipment available
Range of mechanics
Uses of a range of sundries and accessories

International flower market and sourcing of flower material
Quality of flower material
Different conditioning methods

Elements of design
Principles of design and the design schema
Identifying the most important dates that affect the florist’s annual calendar

Costing a design and creating costing sheets
Creating a buying and order list
Classify flowers
Classify foliage

Tied designs and methods of construction
Arrangements and methods of construction
Funeral designs and the methods of construction

Wedding designs and methods of construction
Event flowers and methods of construction
Planted designs and methods of construction

Starting Your Own Business QLS Level 3

Why start your own business?
Character and motivation
Before you start: managing yourself and planning
Market research
Sales and profits
Competitors
Financial planning
Suppliers
Employing people
Stock and asset management

Deciding on the form of your business (sole trader, partnership, limited company)
How to decide what is best for you
Setting goals for yourself

Your product or service
Value for money
Competition
Segmenting your market
Pricing

Identifying your potential customers
Promoting your business
Before sale
After sale

Understanding your business finances
Working with figures
Break-event point
Fixed and current assets
Cash flow
Sources of finance
Managing your money

Why do you need a business plan?
The format and structure of your business plan
Yourself, your people. your values, your mission
Your business model
Your market
Your competition
Development
Profit forecast
Risks

Practical days (Only if you add this on)

At the end of your course, you will attend a 1-day course at a Floristry school in Liverpool. These days are held throughout the year and will run between 9.30am – 4.30pm.

The course will be tutored by a tutor with a RHS Chelsea Gold Medal or a RHS Tatton Park Gold Medal so all the information and guidance you receive will be from a professional to make the most of your learning.
Once you have completed your written assignments, simply call and we’ll arrange this for you. Everything that you will need for your practical day will be provided on the day.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. This bundle will take you approximately 240 hours.

Study Method

You will study this course via distance learning, allowing you to learn wherever and whenever it suits you. With our choice of flexible study methods, you can choose the option that suits your learning style. If you choose to study online, you’ll be able to start studying through our online learning portal as soon as you receive your login details. If you choose a study pack, we will have your learning materials delivered to your door. You will also receive unlimited tutor support by email, meaning help and guidance is only ever a click away!

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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