OverviewAbout this course
Let your love of flowers bloom with a hands-on course, and gain skills and knowledge to launch your floristry career. Learn to maintain tools and equipment for handling an artful arrangement and how to extend the vase life of flowers.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Prepare and care for plant materials (flowers and foliage)
Maintain floristry tools and equipment
Create basic floral arrangements
Participate in safe work practices
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Confidence to prepare and care for floristry stock
A sound understanding of safe work practices in a simulated floristry environment
The ability to use and maintain floristry tools and create basic floral arrangements
Credit towards the Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) or Certificate III in Floristry
Strong pathways to continue your floristry studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Ability to stand for extended periods of time on hard surfaces
Manual dexterity in both hands to enable you to hold materials and work with your other hand
Personal protective equipment (PPE) including non-slip enclosed shoes
The ability to work with a diverse range of people
Basic computer skills
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: florist assistant with the Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant), florist with the Certificate III in Floristry and senior florist or florist manager with the Certificate IV in Floristry.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Floristry does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Floristry does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Assemble floristry productsSFLDEC005
Source information on floristry products and servicesSFLSOP001
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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