Certificate in Floristry

Course Objectives

The objective of this course, which is provided at Kinsealy Research Centre, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, is to provide the necessary skills to participants to enable them to set up their own business. This course covers the topics that are essential for running a good floristry business:

• Elements and principles of design
• Preparation of wreaths, bouquets and corsages
• Preparation of bowls and hanging baskets
• Cut flower production
• House plant production
• Business planning
• Communications

Course Structure

The course is conducted two days per week spread throughout a period of eight months. The course is comprised of 300 hours course work and is supplemented by a further 250 hours practical work and placement. Participants are expected to keep records of the various skills, which they acquire during the course, and these together with the materials prepared during the class will form the basis of the assessment. The course leads to a FETAC Certificate in Floristry – Level 5.

Course Entry Requirements

Attendance at this course is open to adults over 23 years of age. It is particularly geared towards people who intend to set up a floristry business. Participants are selected through interview. This is a fee paying course.