Welcome to the British Florist Association...
Welcome... to the website of the British Florist Association, BFA
' the public voice of the UK Flower Industry'.
Our website is primarily aimed at professional florists, however if you're a consumer we have a special consumer section for you, with flower care tips and other information. You may also be interested in our image gallery. The British Florist Association is the only trade association in the florist industry that is recognised by Government both here and in Brussels. As the exclusive UK member of FLORINT, the International Florist Organisation, the BFA is recognised as the ‘voice of the industry’ representing nearly 6,500 florists. Although recognised by the Government, the BFA is not government funded, and we rely on our membership subscriptions for funding.
WORLD SKILLS UK 2012
ARE YOU AMBITIOUS, TALENTED AND GOING PLACES?
Then let’s get started on the journey to success!
Skills Competitions are a great way to boost your professional skills and get them noticed.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The World Skills UK Floristry Competition provides an opportunity to demonstrate your creative and technical skills in various tasks based upon a theme. Competitors will have to show a range of skills; this includes using their knowledge of principles of design and floristry techniques within the schedules provided.
The regional heats will take place at:
WrittleCollege, Chelmsford, Essex – Sunday 22nd April
KingstonMaurward College, Dorchester, Dorset – Sunday 29th April
DeesideCollege, Northop, Flintshire – Wednesday 2nd May
MoultonCollege, Northampton – Saturday 12th May
BishopBurton College, Beverley, Hull – Wednesday 16th May
GreenmountCollege, Antrim, N.Ireland – Saturday 16th June
The highest scoring competitors from these heats, that meet the required standard, will be invited to compete in the UK Final to be held at the Royal Horticultural Society show at Tatton Park 2012.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ADVANCED COMPETITION
This competition is intended for those competitors with 2 – 7 years Floristry experience in either education or the equivalent to a level 3 or higher qualification.
INTERMEDIATE COMPETITION
This competition is intended for those competitors with less than 2 years floristry experience in education, training, employment or the equivalent of a level 2 qualification.
You can get involved in skills competitions in your college or workplace - Enter online NOW at www.worldskills.org
Registrations MUST be made before 15th March 2012.
LATEST WORLD SKILLS NEWS
23rd January - Writtle College inspires the community to ‘Have a Go’ at a new skill. Visit http://www.britishfloristassociation.org/news.htm?id=238 for more information.
