Floral Design

Floral Design is a program taught at University of the Fraser Valley, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of the Fraser Valley offers a Floral Design certificate in creativity and design. Students study the art and business of flower arranging, using fresh, treated, and dried floral products. The program covers fundamentals of flower arranging and also advanced techniques for work in the floral industry.

The Floral Design certificate is part time and delivered in person. The duration is 10 months, with the option to complete the program over multiple years. Classes run Mon and Wed evenings, and the program includes six modules, each delivered through 10 sessions with two evening sessions per week for five weeks.

Students who complete the Floral Design certificate are eligible to participate in the annual UFV convocation ceremonies. The program is designed for direct employment in the floral industry and for starting a floral business.

Modules

• Floral Design Basics I
• Floral Design Basics II
• Christmas Arrangements
• Special Occasion
• Sympathy and Church Flowers
• Wedding Flowers

The minimum requirements for admission in Floral Design at University of the Fraser Valley for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Fraser Valley.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Fraser Valley as pre-requiste for admission in Floral Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Student must be 19 years or older or have completed high school.
• CLB Level 6 is recommended.

You need to purchase two textbooks available at the book store. You must have Floral Design Basics I & II, or have extensive floral design experience if you wish to take any of the other modules.

CLB Level 6 is recommended.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ufv.ca/trades/programs/floral-design/

• Floral designers may also open their own shop.
• Job openings for florists exist in floral shops, wholesale businesses, grocery stores, and internet floral companies.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.