About the course

Advanced Level 3 Floristry Programme- Academy Masters Certificate level 3

Who is it for - Florists Ready to Refine, Elevate and Lead

This one-year Advanced Level 3 Programme is designed for practising florists who wish to deepen technical excellence, expand large-scale design capability, and move confidently into high-level professional work. It is structured, disciplined professional development. Through a blended learning format, students work intensively across three specialist areas while building precision, confidence and design maturity.

Programme Overview

Duration: 1 Year Format: Blended Learning Investment: £3,995

Each of the three advanced disciplines includes:

Three intensive in-class training days, Five weeks of structured Zoom tuition (one session per week)

This allows for technical immersion in the classroom, followed by guided refinement, feedback and development online.

The Three Advanced Disciplines

1. Advanced Wedding Floristry

Elevated bridal work

Eco friendly bridal work

Structural bouquet mechanics

Ceremony and reception scaling

Complex design briefs

Professional wedding workflows

Focus: precision mechanics, proportion, durability, luxury finish.

2. Advanced Large-Scale Floral Design

Architectural installations

Foam-free structures

Hanging designs

Event scaling

Structural mechanics

Working safely and efficiently at height

Focus: engineering, balance, scale, professional finish under pressure.

3. Advanced Funeral Floristry

Contemporary tribute design

Large-scale sympathy work

Personalised conceptual tributes

Advanced wiring and structural techniques

Sensitivity and client communication

Focus: technical control, proportion, craftsmanship and emotional intelligence.

Training is delivered by:

An English & Dutch Master Florist and American American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) accredited tutor

This international influence brings breadth of technique, global standards and refined design perspective.

Students receive direct critique, structured feedback and professional accountability throughout the year.

Assessment & Award

Students who successfully complete and pass the final practical examination are awarded:

Academy Masters Level 3 Certificate

This certification recognises advanced technical competence and professional standard across all three disciplines.

What Is Included

All flowers and materials for the 9 in-class training days

Selected sundries required for online practical development

Structured Zoom tuition day classes across 15 online sessions

9 days in class tuition

Ongoing professional feedback

Mock and 2 hour Practical exam held at the Academy (please note these dates are separate to the course)

Who This Programme Is For

This programme is suited to:

Florists already trading who wish to elevate their work, Level 2 graduates seeking higher technical refinement

Wedding and event florists wanting structural mastery, Designers ready to move into large-scale installations

Florists who value traditional mechanics combined with contemporary application

It is not designed for beginners.

The Academy Standard

At the British Academy of Floral Art, we believe advanced floristry is not about complexity for its own sake — it is about: Balance Longevity Structural integrit Professional discipline Refined finish

We train florists to sustain careers, not just create moments.

Blended over one academic year.

Places are intentionally limited to ensure high-level critique and personal development.

Enrolment

If you are ready to refine your skill, strengthen your professional confidence and elevate your technical standard, we would be delighted to speak with you.

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