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Duration: 19 weeks plus school holiday periods
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SFL20125 CERTIFICATE II IN FLORISTRY (ASSISTANT)
Why Choose Certificate II in Floristry?
Whether you’re exploring floristry as a future career, considering a pathway into Certificate III, or looking for a creative new direction, Certificate II provides the perfect introduction to the floral industry.
You’ll learn the fundamental skills required to create floristry products, care for flowers and plant materials, interact with customers and build confidence working within a professional floristry environment.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Students considering a career in floristry
- School leavers looking to enter the floral industry
- Career changers seeking a creative profession
- Existing retail staff wanting floristry skills
- Students planning to progress into SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry
No previous floristry experience is required.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the course, you’ll develop practical skills in:
Hand-tied bouquets and floristry arrangements
Flower and foliage identification
Flower care and conditioning
Merchandising and retail presentation
Customer service and sales
Workplace health and safety
Floristry industry practices
Product assembly and construction techniques
Training combines demonstrations, practical activities, theory, discussions and workplace-relevant learning.
Why The Flower School?
For over 20 years, The Flower School has helped aspiring florists build the confidence, creativity and practical skills required to enter the floral industry.
Students benefit from:
- Small class sizes
- Supportive and experienced trainers
- Industry-connected learning
- Exposure to current floristry trends
- Wholesale market visits and industry engagement
- Flexible face-to-face and remote study options
Our trainers remain actively involved in the floral industry through private events, weddings and ongoing industry projects, ensuring students learn skills that reflect today’s industry.
Study Options
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Part-Time Day Program
One day per week
9:00am-4:00pm
Night & Saturday Program:
One evening per week – 6:00pm-9:00pm
5 x Saturdays – 9:00am-3:00pm
Duration: 20 weeks plus school holiday periods
Please check timetable page for upcoming dates
Remote Learning:
Students who are not based in Brisbane can attend scheduled classes remotely via live Zoom. Remote students participate in real time alongside the classroom, complete practical work during class and receive trainer guidance and feedback. Students must have their flowers, equipment, internet connection and camera ready for each class.
Study Commitment:
The part-time course is delivered one day per week for 19 weeks (plus holiday periods) and includes 6 hours of structured training per week.
Students should also allow additional time outside of class to complete workbook activities, projects, assignments and assessment tasks.
Course Fees
Part Time: $3,750.00
Night/Saturday course: $4,350.00
FLOWERS, STARTER PACK AND SUNDRIES
Students purchase fresh flowers throughout the course and gain valuable experience selecting, preparing and working with seasonal products.
As a guide, allow approximately $50-$100 per practical class depending on the design brief, season and flower selection.
The Flower School provides a starter pack and core floral sundries. Students will purchase additional sundries during a guided visit to our wholesale suppliers early in the course.
Units of Competency
| SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools & equipment | SFLSOP003 Recognise flower & plant materials |
| SFLSOP004 Receive & store floristry stock | SFLSOP005 Prepare & care for floristry stock |
| SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices | SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry |
| SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products & services | SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products |
| SFLSOP007 Interact with floristry customers | SFLSOP006 Display & merchandise floristry products |
| SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products | BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management |
Employment Pathways
Upon successful completion of this qualification, students may pursue opportunities as:
- Floristry Assistant
- Retail Floristry Assistant
- Studio Floristry Assistant
- Online Floristry Assistant
This qualification also provides a pathway into SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry.
Securing Your Place
To confirm your enrolment, students are required to:
- Complete all enrolment forms and required documentation.
- Attend an enrolment consultation.
- Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment.
- Provide a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- Submit any supporting identification or funding eligibility documentation required.
- Pay the $400 non-refundable enrolment fee.
- Pay the $1,100 commencement fee no later than 10 days prior to course commencement.
- Eligible students may arrange the remaining balance through an Ezypay payment plan.
Ready to begin your floristry journey?
Contact The Flower School to request an enrolment pack and speak with our team about upcoming intakes, course fees and study pathways.
📧 info@theflowerschool.com.au
📞 07 3868 2939
Refunds, Transfers & Withdrawals
Refunds, transfers, withdrawals and cancellations are managed in accordance with The Flower School’s Fees and Refund Policy.
- The $400 enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- Refund eligibility varies depending on timing and circumstances.
- Transfers, withdrawals and cancellations are managed in accordance with The Flower School’s Fees and Refund Policy.
Please refer to the Student Handbook and Fees & Refund Policy for full terms and conditions.
COURSE INFORMATION
Testimonials
student testimonials
Katie
Student
I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU!! Your patience, care and support have been truly amazing through the course.
Elise
Swann Agencies
Very knowledgeable and talented tutors. You encourage your students to try before raising a hand for help, it was such an honour learning from some of the best teachers in the industry.
Nyah – Regional NSW
Student
I had so much fun doing this course and I'm so proud of my achievements. Thank you so much for having this amazing course available via correspondence for people like me who don't live near anywhere offering the course.
Jo
Student
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Flower School. I gained a lot out of the course and in fact I enjoyed it so much I have seriously contemplated doing it again just for fun.
