Understand how to recognise and implement the Elements and Principals of floral design:

• Identify the elements of floral design
• Identify the principles of floral design
• Identify the use of colour and colour relationships
• Understand the effects of the colour in arrangements

Understand how to store, condition and handle fresh flowers and pot plants

• Know the optimum conditions for storage
• Understand the conditioning techniques and methods
• Understand how to correctly care for stems
• Ability to correctly control the quality and rotation of cut flowers
• Understand the correct handling and maintenance of tools

Understand how to place an order for flowers

• Types and availability in different locations
• Assessing quality and condition
• Understand quantities required for your arrangements

Understand how to prepare and produce container and foam arrangements

• Understand equipment used in floristry
• Understand characteristics of floral arrangements
• Knowledge of container types
• Understand flower types for exterior displays
• Practical experience in producing arrangements