Floristry - Professional Floristry
Are you looking to start a new career or enhance your existing skills? Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a passion for creative design, this Professional Floristry course will help you develop the skills you need to create stunning floral and plant arrangements for commercial and special occasions.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May, 3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Retail sales of flowers and plants in flower shops and garden centres
• Designing flower and plant displays
• On location flower and plant arrangements
• Creating floral designs for special occasions such as weddings, christenings, parties
• Running your own floristry business.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Floristry 5M2686:
• South East TU - Horticulture (Dublin – National Botanic Gardens) Level 7, WD097.
For more Progression Options please go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
Are you looking to start a new career or enhance your existing skills? Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a passion for creative design, this Professional Floristry course will help you develop the skills you need to create stunning floral and plant arrangements for commercial and special occasions. Beyond the practical skills, this course will also equip you with the knowledge needed to succeed in a retail florist career. Our theory classes will teach you how to set up a shop, manage health and safety requirements, and improve your IT skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and pursue your dreams in the world of floristry.
Course Features
• Visiting specialists from many different aspects of the flower sector
• Links with retail florists
• Visits to wholesalers, garden centres and display exhibitions
• Floral decorating for a variety of events
• Retail Floristry
• Flower Conditioning and Handling
• Floral Design for Occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Anniversaries, Weddings and Special Functions
• Floriculture and Plant Care
• Interior Planting
• Plant Design and Care
• Retail Display
• Communications
• Information Technology
• Event Management
5M2686 - Floristry
Coordinator: Ciara Quigley
Email: ciaraquigley@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997