Training

Three types of training organisations are listed here :-

Colleges – The F& PA members listed here offer professional vocational training in floristry at NVQ level or similar (ie City and Guilds). Courses are generally a minimum of 1 year. Many colleges have retail outlets on the premises where you can buy the student's work. For a full listing of colleges in the UK, please contact Lantra (listed under Administrative organisations)

Commercial Schools/Courses – The schools/courses listed here run masterclasses through to beginners' courses, often comprising a day or two of intensive teaching. They do not offer vocational training but are ideal to learn Christmas ideas, wedding work, or other specialist techniques. They may also offer one-to-one tuition.

Administrative Organisations – These bodies monitor and represent professional floristry in the UK. They can provide information on professional courses, qualifications and training.

Want to know more about working in horticulture? Read our member profiles.

If you are looking for more information on floristry training and qualifications there are some useful factsheets on www.fandwb.com