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17 key Questions to ask when choosing a floristry school
1. Are the teachers qualified Florists and qualified teachers/facilitators?
2. Can I take my flowers and materials home?
3. Will I get a full range of seasonal high quality flowers to learn with?
4. Is there a limit on class sizes or are classes allowed to be overfilled?
5. Are step by step guides and text books available?
6. Is online content available?
7. Are all learners types accommodated? Audio,Visual, Kinaesthetic
8. Is their a peer group or community set up to support my learning?
9. Do I have direct access to support by the teachers outside of class time?
10. Are class times flexible? Weekday, weekends & evenings
11. Are the classrooms well set up, maintained and follow good OH&S practices?
12. Is the course well recognised by industry?
13. What is the outcome for students?
14. Is work experience/ internships available and organised by the school?
15. Do the teachers stay up to date and continue to develop their skills in teaching and floristry?
16. Is the course content flexible and up to date? i.e.: will the school add content quickly as it becomes relevant to the industry?
17. Will I be supported by the school even once the course ends?
Get a YES to all 17 and you have found the right Flower school