Floristry and Flower Arranging Courses at Capel Manor College, Enfield
Capel Manor’s Floristry, Flower Arranging and Balloon Display programmes have a national and international reputation for exceptional design skill and cutting edge creativity. In July 2005, the school was awarded CoVE status - and became a Centre of Vocational Excellence for Floristry and Business Enterprise. We are the only provider in England to achieve such recognition.The school has also been recognised as Grade 1 in three successive
Ofsted inspections (1999, 2003 and 2008).
The school’s achievements rest on high quality training, enabling students to develop skills and build businesses both in the UK and abroad.
Our learning programmes are intensive (two or three days per week) or part-time day evening or short courses. We welcome school-leavers and mature students returning to learn and changing careers.
Assessment of all of these qualifications is based on coursework more than examinations (but does include some on-line testing of knowledge gained). Assessment for applicants is based on interview exploring interest, experience and ambitions. References are also taken up.The following entry requirements are given as guidelines.
We also have Floristry, Flower Arranging and Balloon Artistry Courses at our landbased study centres in the heart of London - Gunnersbury Park, and Castle Green.
Modern Retail Floristry
This intensive course consists of two qualifications: the National Certificate in Floristry Level 2; and City and Guilds 7822 in Balloon Display.
Progression
Successful completion of this course, together with good command of the English language
equivalent to a Level 2 qualification, enables students to progress to the Advanced National Certificate in Floristry Level 3.
Entry Requirements
A genuine interest in Floristry and Balloon Artistry, three GCSEs at Grade D or above and functional literacy and numeracy (at interview we include a simple screening test).
Advanced National Certificate in Floristry Level 3
This advanced certificate gives students the opportunity to continue the development of their practical and theoretical skills in Floristry
Progression
Successful completion of this course will enable students to find work within the industry.
Entry Requirements
National Certificate in Floristry Level 2 or an equivalent Floristry qualification and a good command of English and maths equivalent to a Level 2 qualification (at interview we include a screening test).
Balloon Display – Beginners/Intermediate
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Balloon Artistry.
Qualifications Gained
Success in this programme leads to the nationally recognised City & Guilds 7722-17 and 7822-36 Balloon Display.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, you are required to have a genuine interest in becoming a Balloon Artist.
Last updated: 30 November, 2008
For further information and how to apply please contact
the Student Registry at:
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ
Tel: 08456 122 122
