Coleraine floristry student hopes for 'budding' success

FLORISTRY student Debbie McCaughern from Coleraine puts the finishing touches to a floral display, as she practices for the Worldskills UK regional heat floristry competition.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th May 2010, 17:38 BST

Updated 28th May 2010, 14:50 BST

Debbie is one of two Northern Regional College representatives taking part in the competition on June 9 which tests the technical and creative skills of those who work or are training in floristry.

Debbie, who is currently studying the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Creative Techniques (Floral Display) at NRC’s Ballymena campus, will be competing in the Intermediate competition at the College of Agriculture, Greenmount Campus in Antrim.

Course tutor at NRC Rossalind McGuckin said, “The competition is an excellent way for floristry students and professional’s to display their skills in creating stunning floral arrangements. Through the part time floristry course, NRC has been able to develop the skills of professionals who want to expand their qualifications, while also training students who want to move into the industry.”