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Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
FloristryCourse specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
3 Feb 2021First day of attendance online or on campus.
8 Apr 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
11 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
20 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, short answer, quizzes.
Skills assessments: practical demonstrations under observation.
Projects and case studies: theory, practical and research projects.
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Thank you for your interest in Certificate III in Floristry. Please be advised we are not currently taking any new enrolments in this course.
To Register your Interest, please select the Enquire Now button below. Alternatively go to TAFE NSW Padstow or contact us on 13 79 74.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
All materials are provided for practical classes, any missed classes may incur an additional materials fee to complete. Students are to provide a basic tool kit as advised by teacher at the
orientation session.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:
- have LLN proficiency via RU Ready program.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to be able to stand for a minimum of 3 hours and lift up to 5 kilos in weight.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Floristry qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 21 Units of competency, including 16 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 16
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.
Sell floristry productsSFLSOP009
Recognise flower and plant materialsSFLSOP003
Construct wired floristry productsSFLDEC007
Construct floristry products with a base mediumSFLDEC008
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Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Padstow
TAFE NSW Padstow is located just a short stroll from Padstow station and is just off the M5 and A6 motorways in Sydney’s south west.
Opened in 1981, TAFE NSW Padstow has been providing high quality vocational education and training opportunities to the Canterbury-Bankstown region ever since, preparing students for a wide range of future employment options.
Campus address
Raine Road Padstow 2211
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Padstow Station is 850 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Aeroskills Centre, a state centre of excellence for aircraft maintenance training
Arboriculture
Award-winning floristry training facility
Bush regeneration
Conservation land management
Horticultural centre of excellence featuring Landscaping and Parks & Nursery courses
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au