As well as being an interesting and creative career, floristry skills can be developed and enjoyed for personal interest. With this in mind, BCA has a variety of courses to suit you whether you are a professional, beginner or enthusiast.
We are the foremost centre for floristry training in the Thames Valley and have excellent resources including dedicated training rooms and workshops, a wealth of living plant material on campus, plus experienced and professional staff.
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Flowers, foliage and sundries for courses are to be supplied by the student.
Courses available: Click on a course to find out more
BCA Certificate at Level 2 in Floral Techniques
BCA Certificate at Level 3 in Floral Designs
Higher Diploma in Floristry (Level 4)
Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Floristry
Floristry Workshops
BCA Certificate at Level 2 in Floral Techniques
This course offers a strong foundation in floristry crafts, allowing the learner to work independently to produce well designed items of saleable quality.
| Date | Wednesday 07/09/11 - 16/07/12 |
| Duration | 40 weeks |
| Time | 0915-1645 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/P201 |
| Total Fee | £850 |
BCA Certificate at Level 3 in Floral Designs
Learners develop the advanced standard in innovative and bespoke craft skills that are required to reach master craft status.
| Date | Thursday 08/09/11 - 17/07/12 |
| Duration | 40 weeks |
| Time | 0915-1645 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/P301 |
| Total Fee | £950 |
Higher Diploma in Floristry (Level 4)
This qualification is suitable if you are looking to progress your floristry career at a management level and will allow you to develop your floristry skills in addition to your business skills. It is essential that you are dedicated and prepared to work at an intensive level. You must have successfully completed a Level 3 qualification and have at least 3 years’ industry experience. You will be required to attend an interview.
Some of the units you will study include, botanical concepts and practices, historical studies, floral event practices, business practices, marketing and promotion, technical floristry and design concepts. The fee is inclusive of the Practical Exam fee.
| Date | Thursday 08/09/11 - 17/07/12 |
| Duration | 40 weeks |
| Time | 0915-1645 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PH01 |
| Total Fee | £1300 |
Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Floristry
This Level 2 course is designed for those interested in floristry and who wish to gain a recognised qualification in this field.
It looks at a wide range of professional floristry techniques and other industry related skills. The course is both practical and theoretical.
| Date | Tuesday 09/11 - 09/12 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Time | 0915-1645 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/P202 |
| Total Fee | £950 |
An Introduction into Floristry
This popular course is designed to give an ideal introduction into the floristry industry. You will learn a range of basic skills and be able to construct designs with confidence. The course will cover wiring, hand tied designs and arrangements.
| Date | Wednesday 07/09/11 - 16/11/11 |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1500 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX06 |
| Total Fee | £617.50 |
Hand Tied Designs Workshop
Come and enjoy this popular way of presenting and constructing flowers. Learn the skill of frame making and decorating using exciting floral techniques.
| Date | Wednesday 21/03/12 - 28/03/12 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1500 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX09 |
| Total Fee | £90.00 |
Floral Techniques Workshop
An inspirational workshop that teaches a range of techniques using fresh and dried materials and them apply them in simple designs.
| Date | Wednesday 21/03/12 - 25/04/12 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1500 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX10 |
| Total Fee | £90.00 |
Funeral Designs
Learn to construct funeral designs using a broad range of materials and products. Develop your own style and understand the importance of working with strong shapes and structures.
| Date | Wednesday 02/05/12 - 30/05/12 |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1500 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX11 |
| Total Fee | £175.00 |
Simple Floral Designs
This course will teach you the basics of Hand tied flowers
| Date | Friday 04/05/2012 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0915-1230 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX03 |
| Total Fee | £43.50 |
Advanced Wedding Designs
This is a very exciting 6 week intensive course aimed at people with a good knowledge of floristry and floral design who want to update their wedding portfolio. You are encouraged to learn European bridle design and techniques. A good command of wiring skills is essential as well access to accessories and floristry products.
| Date | Wednesday 13/06/12 - 18/07/12 |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1500 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX12 |
| Total Fee | £210.00 |
Summer Floral Designs
Perfect flowers for a party in the garden
| Date | Friday 27/07/2012 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0915-1230 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX02 |
| Total Fee | £43.50 |
Wedding Floristry for Beginners
An exciting introduction to wedding designs. Learn to construct buttonholes, corsages, headdresses and bridal bouquets. You will need to provide your own materials, your tutor will advise you each week what to bring. Basic wires and foliages will be provided.
| Date | Friday 02/03/12 - 30/03/12 |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Time | 0900-1200 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX08 |
| Total Fee | £150.00 |
Advanced Wedding Floristry
Further your floristry skills and learn to construct wired bridal bouquets, decorative wired accessories and body adornments. Some prior knowledge is needed for this intensive advanced wedding short-course. You will need to provide your own materials, your tutor will advise you each week what to bring. Basic wires and foliages will be provided.
| Date | Friday 27/04/12 - 11/05/12 |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Time | 0900-1200 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX14 |
| Total Fee | £90.00 |
Advanced Reception Floristry
Learn to decorate wedding venues to a high commercial standard. Designs to be created are mantelpieces, table centres, topiary trees, garlands and cake decorations. You will need to provide your own materials, your tutor will advise you each week what to bring. Basic wires and foliages will be provided.
| Date | Friday 15/06/12 - 06/07/12 |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Time | 0900-1200 |
| Course Code | FLOR/M/PX13 |
| Total Fee | £120.00 |
