Floristry

NPTC Master Diploma in Professional Floristry (Level 5)*

Why choose Floristry?

The new MDPF award replaces and updates the National Diploma of the Society of Floristry (NDSF). It is the highest floristry qualification in the UK.

The award has been devised to meet the needs of skilled florists wishing to progress and extend their advanced skills in line with national and international standards. Successful candidates can use the initials MDPF after their name.

The course has been designed to train professional florists. The syllabus is challenging and includes appropriate aspects of equivalent international awards such as the European ‘Master’ qualifications. The award is intended to enhance and extend the professional floristry skills of business owners, managers, senior florists, supervisors, self-employed, freelancers, tutors, trainers, assessors, and managers.

Applicants must be highly motivated as there is a strong emphasis on independent study outside the taught sessions. Delivery methods include practical sessions, lectures, intensive workshops, plus distance/blended learning using ICT packages.

Special features

• Where appropriate the course will utilise the skills and expertise of a team of specialist tutors, professional florists and successful business people drawn from across the floristry industry both nationally and internationally.
• Learners who complete the level 5 MDPF award will be able to use the letters MDPF after their name and will be able to apply for membership of the Society of Floristry, the industry’s professional trade association, at ‘Fellow’ level (FSF).

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Career opportunities

Career prospects for professional florists are excellent. Successful learners will be well equipped to achieve rewarding careers across all areas of the floristry industry at senior level.

Course content

• Applied Botanical Concepts & Practices for Floristry
• International Studies for Floristry
• Floral Event Management
• Business Management for Floristry
• Marketing & Promotion Management for Floristry
• Professional Floristry Skills – Tied Designs
• Professional Floristry Skills – Wired & Glued Designs
• Professional Floristry Skills – Designs in Mediums
• Professional Floristry Skills – Design Innovations
• Professional Design Concepts for Floristry Progression... What Next?

Assessment

The course is assessed via 3 cross-unit assignments and 2 examinations.

Entry requirements

All level 5 courses are rigorous and require substantial commitment. Entry will be based on interview and portfolio. Minimum level 4 floristry qualification or equivalent experience at supervisory level. (Applicants may be required to undertake a skills test.)

Learners with appropriate qualifications, training, and industry experience can apply for accreditation of prior learning and may be able to gain direct entry to this award, (e.g. ICSF and foundation degree holders). However, in most cases applicants will be expected to achieve the Level 4 NPTC Higher Diploma in Floristry first.

A good working knowledge of ICT software, email etc is essential. A minimum of 4 years commercial experience is a pre-requisite.

Course length

The course will be delivered via an innovative flexible learning route, based on attending a minimum of 16 intensive weekends over 18 months plus distance learning.

* The next intake for this course will be in September 2010.