Certificate III in Floristry
- National Course Code: SFL30115
- TAFE NSW code: SFL30115-01V02-21ULT-008
Location – Ultimo, Main Campus (Non-Trainee)
Study Type
Part Time Day
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
14 Hours per week
Duration
35 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
Take the nationally accredited Certificate III in Floristry to grow your career as a qualified florist. Thrive in this immersive course, learn advanced technical trade skills and unleash your creativity to create stunning arrangements. Design your career in an industry ripe with opportunity.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn to:
- Identify a wide variety of flowers and plant materials
- Apply technical floristry techniques
- Construct floristry products for sale: bouquets, posies, table arrangements and headpieces
- Get creative with design, assemble and display
- Prepare, care for and store plant materials as well as freshly cut and sundried flowers
- Develop your illustration skills
- Work with social platforms like Pinterest and Instagram
- Accurately quote jobs for clients
- Work safely and contribute to safe work practices
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the personal qualities needed to be successful in this field, including:
- Creative flair for design, colour and artistry
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Organisation and time management
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course will provide you with:
- A nationally recognised Certificate III level qualification
- Industry requirement to work as a qualified florist
Career opportunities:
- Florist
GROW YOUR CAREER
Refine your technical skills and learn what it takes to start and run your own business with the Certificate IV in Floristry.
INDUSTRY DEMAND
In recent years, the increase in floristry businesses and the power of social media has popularised floristry with a peek into the artistry of floral design and unique arrangements. This heightened interest and growth in new businesses is driving demand for florists with technical skills, knowledge in seasonal varieties and the creative flair to arrange stunning arrangements.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Floristry as either a traineeship or non-traineeship, so you can design the career you want.
Non-traineeship
There are no entry requirements for non-trainees. You can enrol in this course now.
Traineeship
To be eligible for this course you must:
- Be employed in the floristry industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
WORK PLACEMENT
There is no work placement requirement for trainees taking this qualification as you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
Non-trainees will need to be in either relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments to complete the learning and assessment requirements.
You are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our team can offer support and guidance to assist you.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you:
- Have literacy and numeracy skills at a Year 10 high school level or higher
- Are able to stand for a minimum of 3 hours and lift up to 5 kgs in weight
- Have fine motor skills to complete wiring practicals
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- Attend all class sessions, complete all course work and gain AC results in all assessment tasks across all units of this qualification.
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 10:00am | Join Information Session Here |
| Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 6:00pm | Join Information Session Here |
| Wednesday 20 January 2021 | 10:00am | Join Information Session Here |
| Wednesday 20 January 2021 | 6:00pm | Join Information Session Here |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Part-Time, Blended fast track course. You will need to attend approximately 14 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 35 weeks.
You may also be required to complete approximately 6 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including research, study, preparation, practicing floral designs, reviewing class work in the Online learning platform. Students upload evidence of work to the on line learning platform and self-initiated learning including researching and following latest floral designs and designers, the latest floral trends, viewing online demonstrations.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Are passionate about the floristry industry and have a love of flowers, are creative, have manual dexterity in both hands to enable them to hold materials while working with their other hand and are able to stand for extended periods of time on hard surfaces while working.
- Applicants would not be expected to have any previous experience in the floristry industry or hold any floristry skills prior to enrolling in this course.
- Work would involve the students using cutters, de-thorners, and scissors and working with floristry wire.
- This fast paced delivery option is a trade course and not intended for people wanting to study floristry as a hobby. Access to a computer and computer skills are requirement to completing this qualification.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- TAFE NSW will make every reasonable effort to ensure that it can accommodate a learners Language, Literacy and Numeracy needs.
- Support is based on a review of the applicants LLN skills through written tasks and a one-on-one interview and if deemed applicable, a meeting will be arranged to discuss the LLN assistance that TAFE NSW can provide to the learner.
- An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) will be developed for each student to address what best addresses each learners needs.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday 8.00am to 4:30pm and Friday from 8.00am to 1:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study.
Students are required to purchase their own tools including but limited to:
- Floral cutters, Wire cutters, rose de thorners, apron, knives.
- They are required to wear closed toe shoes with a sensible heel height.
- Gloves can be worn when working on mechanics for designs.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SFLDEC008 | Construct floristry products with a base medium |
| SFLDEC006 | Construct hand tied floristry products |
| SFLDEC007 | Construct wired floristry products |
| SFLDEC002 | Design floristry products |
| CUVACD201A | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| SFLDEC012 | Interpret floristry design briefs |
| SFLDEC001 | Maintain floristry tools and equipment |
| SFLWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| SFLSOP005 | Prepare and care for floristry stock |
| SFLSOP010 | Prepare quotations for floristry products |
| SFLSOP008 | Provide quality service to floristry customers |
| SFLSOP004 | Receive and store floristry stock |
| SFLSOP003 | Recognise flower and plant materials |
| SFLSOP009 | Sell floristry products |
| SFLSOP001 | Source information on floristry products and services |
| SFLSOP002 | Work effectively in the floristry industry |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SFLDEC005 | Assemble floristry products |
| SFLSOP006 | Display and merchandise floristry products |
| BSBDES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| AHCNSY204A | Maintain indoor plants |
| CUAPPR201 | Make simple creative work |
Florist
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Ultimo, Main Campus
651-731 Harris Street,
Ultimo
Phone
131 601
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