£255
The Crew Academy’s Floristry & Plant Maintenance eLearning program provides a comprehensive guide to creating stunning floral displays and expertly caring for a wide range of indoor plants.
During this program, you will master the main principles of floral design and how to prepare and plan floral displays before guest arrival. This includes taking into consideration key factors such as guest preferences, location, colour schemes, budgets, and dimensions.
The course also details the optimum storage conditions and proper stem preparation to extend the life of fresh flowers. You will become familiar with the essential equipment and skills required to correctly cut, prepare, and store flowers and foliage.
Alongside floristry skills, you will also develop the practical skills to identify, care for, and maintain popular indoor plants for healthy growth.
Finally, the course ensures participants have a full understanding of the relevant health and safety practices including waste disposal, COSHH, and HASAWA regulations, as well as personal safety considerations when working with sharp tools, poisonous / irritant materials, and heavy items.
Course Format
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8.5 hours of guided eLearning through the kelp platform.
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Series of multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout the course.
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Practical assessments throughout.
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Online examination (30 multiple choice or short answer questions, 1 hour).
Equipment Required
- Good internet, computer and printer
- Device with video capabilities
- Selection of flowers and foliage
- Access to water (sink or tap)
- Scissors, secateurs or floral knife
- Floral foam
- Vase, container, or flower tray
- String, floral tape, wire, or floral pin holder
- Decorative accessories (optional)
Accreditation
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IAMI GUEST Certificate for Unit 10 - Floristry & Plant Maintenance.
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After completing the course, you will officially be part of our Alumni community and will have free access to our Mental Health courses as well as discounts on other courses.
Platform access
Students booking onto the Floristry and Plant Maintenance program with The Crew Academy will gain immediate access to the full course content and library of resources. Students must complete all self-study and live training within the 12 month period of booking.
Course Content
Pre-Course Evidence
Before you begin your pre-course reading, you will need to upload the following documents to confirm your eligibility for the course before enrolment.
Please upload the following documents:
Valid Passport
CV (Demonstrating relevant experience within the maritime sector)
Please note:
Students must possess good knowledge of verbal and written English to successfully complete this program.
Students must have some formal basic training and / or 1 season of onboard experience.
Students must have a good working knowledge of onboard SOPs and administration.
Students must be at least 18 years old.
Live Training
Coming Soon!
More information on Online Instructor-Led Training will be released shortly.
Self-Study Content
Throughout the duration of this course, students will study the following modules:
The key principles of floral design
How to store, condition and handle fresh flowers
Health and safety procedures
How to order flowers
Container and foam flower arrangements
Plant care and maintenance
Post-Course Survey
We value your experience and insights! As a recent participant in our Floristry course, we invite you to share your valuable feedback through our short, 12 question post-course survey. Your input is crucial in helping us ensure that our courses continue to deliver outstanding educational experiences.
