Flower Arranging MQF 1
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements are needed for this level
Duration
30 week course with 3 contact hours per week
Learning outcomes
“Expected learning outcomes for this course include:
- Recognize and explain the use of florist’s scissors, florist’s tape, pliers, and other common tools used in flower arranging.
- Explain different types of floral mechanics used to support and structure flower arrangements (e.g., foam, wires, frogs, tape grids).
- Identify and name a variety of commonly used flowers and foliage in floral design.
- Describe the seven features of good floral design: style, colour, movement, texture, balance, background, and proportion.
- Understand the basic principles of the colour wheel and apply these principles to create harmonious floral colour schemes.
- Arrange colour schemes using one of the four basic methods: Monochromatic, Analogous, Contrasting, and Polychromatic.
- Create Traditional, Modern, and Seasonal flower arrangements.
- Design Facing, All Round, Formal, and Informal arrangements.
- Condition fresh flowers properly before arranging and maintain them once arranged to maximize longevity.
- Determine the quantity of flowers, foliage, and other materials needed to complete a given flower arrangement design.
- Develop floral arrangements according to a specific theme, using appropriate tools, equipment, and materials.
- Execute simple flower arranging projects and complete them efficiently within defined time limits.”
Delivery method
Face to face lesson and hands on practice
Certification/Award
An award certificate accredited by the Malta further and higher education authority will be awarded to learners who attend a minimum of 80% of the course and achieve an overall mark of 45% or higher in their tasks