Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit 1 - Introduction From Janette

    • Hello & Welcome

    • How is the Course Structured ?

    • What to get organised before you start this course
  • 2

    Unit 2 - What You Need To Do Get Certified For Module 1

    • What You Need To Do To Get Certified

    • Preparing Your Portfolio

  • 3

    Unit 3 - Conditioning Flowers

    • An Over View To Conditioning Flowers

    • Chemical You May Use As A Professional

    • How to Sterilize and Maintain Bucket Hygiene

    • Answer 5 Questions on Conditioning Flowers

  • 4

    Unit 4 - Introduction To Your Kit & Your Flowers

    • What is in your Starter Sundry Kit When It Arrives

    • About Floral Foam

    • Your Flower Delivery - Unboxing

    • What to do with your Gyp / Wax Flower

    • Condition Your Bear Grass Next

    • Conditioning Your Alstromeria

    • Now to condition your Roses

    • Conditioning Lillies

    • Next up is Your Lissianthus

    • Watch how to conditioning your germini

    • Conditioning Carnations / Dianthus

    • Fatsia / Aralia , What to do

    • Last but not least its your foliage
  • 5

    Unit 5 - Wholesalers & Trade Cards

    • Some General Tips on Wholesalers

    • How to use the Hoek Online Dutch Flower Site

    • Answer the following questions

  • 6

    Unit 6 - Health & Safety In Floristry

    • How to Avoid Blocked Sinks & Drains in your studio or shop

    • Using Your Scissors Correctly & Safely

    • Before You Design Your Working Space

    • Choosing A Floor In Your Work Studio or Shop

    • Good House Keeping in a Flower Shop or Studio

    • If Your Have Stairs In Your Work Place

    • Using Ladders in Your Work Place

    • Trip Hazards In A Flower Studio or Flower Shop

    • Manual Handling In Flower Shop or Studio

    • Safety Statements in Flower Shops

    • Staff Hand Book & Contract

    • Health & Safety Conclusion

    • Answer The Following Questions
  • 7

    Unit 7 - Important Skills To Practice

    • How To Gutta Tape

    • Know Your Types Of Wires
  • 8

    Unit 8 - Bow Bows Bows

    • Introduction To Making Florist Bows

    • How to make a large cluster (Barbie) Bow

    • How To Make Large Cluster Two Colour Bow

    • How to Make A Small Cluster Bow

    • How to make a single collar bow (figure of 8)
  • 9

    Unit 9 - Practical Designs For Certificate

    • Traditional Posie Flower Arrangement - Part Of Certificate

    • Traditional Country Style Basket Arrangement - Part Of Your Certificate

    • Posie Design With A Modern Twist - Part Of Certificate

    • Recap Of the Posy Design
  • 10

    Unit 10- Practical Designs For Certificate

    • Modern All Tied Up Arrangement - Part Of Certificate

    • Modern Lilly / Germini & Lisianthus Part 1 - Part Of Your Certificate

    • Moderm Lilly Germini & Lisianthus Arrangement Part 2

    • Modern Lilly Germini & Lisianthus Part 3 - Part Of Your Certificate
  • 11

    Unit 11 - Principles & Rules of Flower Arranging

    • 7 Principles of Flower Arranging

    • 5 Basic Rules To Follow In Flower Arranging
  • 12

    Unit 12 - Working In a Flower Shop

    • What You Need To Know About Working in A Flower Shop

    • What Employers Expect a Junior Florist to know

    • What a Wedding and Event Floral Company would expect of a junior florist

  • 13

    Unit 13 - Starting Your Own Flower Business

    • Choosing & Registering Your Business Name

    • What to consider before starting your own flower business

    • Do I Need To Register For VAT

    • Stock Control In Your Flower Business

    • Answer the following questions

  • 14

    Unit 14 - Branding & Social Media

    • Branding Tips For Your Business

    • Louise Mc Donnell Facebook For Business

  • 15

    Unit 15- Bonus Flower Arrangments - Not Part of Your Certificate

    • Modern Cymbidium Orchid Arrangement

    • Modern Pink Gladioli Blooms & Germini

    • Modern Spring Arrangement with Aliums & Stock

    • Modern Lisianthus & Iris Arrangement

    • Vintage Hat Box Arrangement
  • 16

    Unit 16 - Final Assessment

    • End Of Course Quiz
  • 17

    Conclusion from Janette

    • Janette's Recap & Top Flower Arranging Tips

    • Introduction to Module 2 Professional Floristry Certificate Program

    • Final Word From Janette