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Duration: 22 weeks Monday & Tuesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
With allocated Study Breaks
You will be required to complete 12 hours study per week
CERTIFICATE III IN FLORISTRY
WHY FLORISTRY?
A Cert III in Floristry offers students a wonderful career in the exciting world of flowers.
If you love flowers and looking for a career that is creative, challenging and unique, floristry is the career for you.
This course is essential for those seeking a professional position in the floral industry. A Certificate III in Floristry prepares you to enter the industry as a fully qualified florist.
FOR A SUCCESSFUL FLORISTRY CAREER
Creativity and a love of flowers are the keys to a career in floristry.Your floristry skills will be put to use to celebrate some of your customers’ most important life experiences.
The Certificate III course provides a foundation of competencies across a range of floristry skills. You will learn creative skills, design and colour theory, as well as practical advanced construction skills and techniques for a wide range of arrangements suitable for weddings, corporate, special occasions and event staging.
You will learn how to choose store and care for botanical materials, wholesale sourcing and advanced retail skills. Industry work experience and participation in student floristry competitions is encouraged in this course.
The Flower School’s qualified and experienced floristry tutors will assist you to achieve the skills you will need to advance your career in the retail or creative floristry industries.
IN OUR ENRICHED PROGRAM YOU WILL LEARN
• Recognition of flowers and plant materials
• Construction of hand-tied bouquets
• Construction of wired floristry designs
• Construction of base medium floral designs
• Advanced colour and design theory
• Advanced floristry retail skills
• Communicating design ideas through sketches
Our goal is to give you the technical know-how and to teach you the best method, ‘tricks of the trade’. Our training is delivered through a series of practical and theory-based modules.
If you are passionate about flowers and want to spend each day creating, then The Flower School is the right place to begin your journey.
THE FLOWER SCHOOL IS VERY HANDS-ON
Each week you will create a variety of designs under the guidance of our talented team of trainers, with years of commercial, retail and bridal experience.
The Flower School staff are passionate and experienced professionals who will teach you the skills to become a fully qualified florist.
We will be attending flower markets, visit flower growers and other key industry groups on field trips. A student card will be issued so flowers can be purchased at wholesale price.
You will learn all the basic aspects, skills and techniques required to assemble a wide range of floral items including contemporary and traditional bouquets, arrangements and table centrepieces. You will also become proficient in basic wiring techniques for creating corsages, boutonnières and the all-time favourite flower crowns.
This course will provide you with a basic understanding on the care, storage and preparation of floral stock, display and retail skills. You will visit flower markets, growers and other events to obtain a broad knowledge of the floral industry.
You will be required to complete at least 10-12 hours study per week.
Study Option
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PART TIME
2 DAYS PER WEEK
PART TIME
ONE DAY PER WEEK
Duration: 46 weeks, Thursday and/or Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
With allocated Study Breaks
You will be required to complete 8-10 hours study per week
PART TIME
ONE NIGHT PER WEEK, PLUS 12 SATURDAYS
Duration: 40 weeks, 6:00pm – 9:00pm; 12 Saturdays, 8:30am – 4:00pm
With allocated Study Breaks
You will be required to complete 8-10 hours study per week
REMOTE COURSE
Off-Campus study, designed for remote students, with access to tutors via livestreaming, email and phone.
Duration: Zoom students are expected to be on-screen attending full-time or part-time classes, e.g. from 9:00am until 4:00pm during each and every class, just like you would be if you were attending on campus.
We would like to see you in the classroom for a one-week based practical study for starters, if possible. Please phone the office to discuss your options.
Please Note:
- We follow the Queensland school holiday calendar year, coinciding with term breaks.
- Class structures, times and teaching days may change without notice allowing students to study at home.
Course Fees
Full Time, Part Time, Remote: $7250.00
Night/Saturday, Remote: $7950.00
| NON-CONCESSION Student Co-Contribution Fee | CONCESSION Student Co-Contribution Fee | RPL PRICE |
$2950.00 (day price) $3,350.00 (night price) | $1450.00 (day price) $1750.00 (night price) | $3,950.00 ON APPLICATION |
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN FLOWERS AND MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE
Below is an estimated range of these costs. This is a guide only.
Full Time: please allow approximately from $100.00 per week
Part Time: please allow approximately from $50.00 per week
Night/Saturday course: please allow approximately from $50.00 per week
Course overview 7 Modules with a mix of theory and practical throughout each lesson.
| Botanical Care |
| SFLSOP003 Recognise flower and plant materials |
| SFLSOP004 Receive and store floristry stock |
| SFLSOP005 Prepare and care for floristry stock |
| SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment |
| SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices |
| Practical Floristry |
| SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products |
| SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products |
| SFLDEC007 Construct wired floristry products |
| SFLDEC008 Construct floristry products with a base medium |
| Design |
| CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| SFLDEC002 Design floristry products |
| CUADES202 Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context |
| CUADES301 Explore the use of colour |
| SFLSOP006 Display and merchandise floristry |
| Shop Ready |
| SFLSOP008 Provide quality service to floristry customers |
| SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products |
| SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry |
| In a Nut Shell |
| SFLDEC012 Interpret floristry design briefs |
| SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products and services |
| SFLSOP010 Prepare quotations for floristry products |
| SITXMPR010 Create a promotional display or stand |
Recognise Prior Learning
If you have completed floristry study at another institution or have experience working as a florist, you may be eligible for exemption for some, or all, units of competency of this qualification. Please contact us via email or phone for more information regarding the RPL process and to find out if you are eligible.
Employment Opportunities and Entry requirements
Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible for employment as a fully qualified florist. Your career is on its way to bloom! Opportunities for qualified florists exist in traditional retail operations including a range of corporate, event planning, styling, hospitality and other related fields.
Our training program is nationally accredited, innovative, and focused on developing you as a florist. Once you have been deemed competent in all units you will be awarded SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry. To enrol, you must be 15 years or over. This course is designed for those desiring a career as a florist. Your thriving career is about to begin!
International Students
The Flower School is not CRICOS registered, with the Australian Government to accept International Students on a Student Visa. You would have to apply yourself for a short-term Visitors Visa, we cannot assist students with a visa to Australia.
Here are some Visas that MAY be applicable to you enabling you to study at The Flower School:
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417
Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
If you are not eligible to study under our Certificate III program, please enquire to find out more on how you can complete these studies without the accreditation.
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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.
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