(NDSF) Level 5 Master Diploma in Professional Floristry (Part-time)

Delivery is primarily through practical workshops to support development in professional floristry skills. Lectures will take place regarding theory work.

Students are supported by a robust tutorial system.

Class size is 10-15 students.

Course runs over two years All units to be completed in a timely manner according to assessment schedule and before sitting theory and practical exams at end of course.

Assignments can only be submitted once. No resubmissions allowed to increase grade except in the case of a referral where the resubmission can only be awarded a pass.

Academic Misconduct

The following practices are dishonest and not acceptable or allowed by the college:

• Plagiarism – Taking someone else’s work and passing it off as your own, e.g. using another student’s work/taking material straight from books or copying and pasting directly from the internet or other IT sources
• Cheating
• Collusion – this is agreeing with others to cheat or deceive

If you are discovered or suspected of doing any of the practices listed then the college will investigate and could take action against you. You need to know that this information may be given by the college when it is asked to provide a reference for you, for example if you want to go to another college or get a job.

The practical activities are assessed by an integrated assignment and by an externally set and marked practical examination. The underpinning knowledge is assessed by integrated assignments and an externally set and marked written examination. Both exams are  are July.

Meticulous standards of workmanship are expected throughout. Commercial speed is expected.

83 % of assessment is coursework whilst 17%  is assessed through examination.

Assessment of each assignment occurs at each hand in date; 10 assignments to be completed over 2 years.

Work is to be handed in on paper, not digitally, as external moderators require easy access on the day of the practical exam.

Comprehensive feedback is given to candidates using City and Guilds feedback sheets, directly linked to marking criteria outlined in the assignment guide. Candidates will be clearly informed on how to improve their work.

Timetable will be provided in the first week as part of induction.

Course Manager and principal lecturer – Fiona Davies

• Quals: up to and including Master Diploma in Professional Floristry (NDSF)
• PGCE, BA Hons
• Attended bespoke floristry courses delivered by Gregor Lersch, Annette Von Einem and Laura Leong
• RHS Chelsea and RHS Tatton medal winner
• Outstanding practitioner

Lecturer – Sue Poole

• Quals: up to and including Level 5 National Diploma for the Society of Floristry, Cert Ed
• Attended bespoke floristry courses delivered by Gregor Lersch, Wally Klett, Laura Leong
• Multiple winner of RHS Tatton Floristry College of the Year
• RHS Chelsea and RHS Tatton medal winner including several golds
• Outstanding practitioner

The Advanced Learner Loans could help you study on a course or support you in a change of career.

Tuition fee loans are now available to those aged over 19 years old and who wish to study at Level 4, to provide a clear route to develop high-level technical and professional skills.

Advanced Learner Loans have been introduced to help you pay for some or all of your tuition.

• You don’t pay back a penny until your income is over £25,000 a year
• No credit checks and a low interest rate
• Your household income isn’t taken into account
• Enhanced employability – fast-track your career

Who can apply?

To qualify for a loan you need to be:

• Starting a relevant course on or after 1st August 2019
• Aged 19 or over at the start of your course*
• Resident in the UK for the past 3 years
• A UK national or having “settled status” in the UK
• You can still apply for a loan if you are unemployed

*Subject to final Government confirmation

When you can apply?

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (formerly known as the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan) from May 2019 for courses starting on or after 1st August 2019. Please do not apply until you have received your Learning & Funding Information Letter from the college.

How to apply?

Visit the Student Finance England site.

All first year students are guaranteed a place in our halls of residence which are all based on campus. For full details on our halls of residence visit the accommodation pages on our website.

We have a team of dedicated professionals on hand to offer you support when and if you need it during your time with us. These include our Student Services team, Higher Education Support Team (HEST), Library and Learning Resources and the Reaseheath Careers Service. You will find more information on the support provided at Reaseheath here.

Before you apply you can come and visit us at one of our HE Open Events to see what we have to offer. Once we have received your application we will invite you to attend an Offer Holder Day.

Applications for full-time Degrees and Foundation Degrees are made through UCAS www.ucas.com. Applications for all other full-time courses such as Access to HE and Level 4/5 Diplomas should be made directly to Reaseheath via the online application form. You can find out more here.

Modules can be studied as part of a Continuing Professional Development programme.