Certificate III in Floristry

Course details

This qualification will allow you to enter the industry with a recognised qualification as a florist. The floristry environments may include traditional retail floristry shops, studios and floristry businesses who sell via the internet or phone. You will learn basic construction skills and techniques for items such as bunch, bouquets, boxed arrangements, table centres and basic wired items such as corsages and buttonholes.

You will extend on the basic floristry practical skills and design and construct complex floristry items suitable for corporate, function, wedding and funeral work. You will also learn floristry specific operational subjects focusing on floristry stock, including recognising, receiving, storing, preparing and caring for, as well as units on sourcing floristry stock and displays and merchandising.

You will complete a practical placement and gain exposure in the Box Hill Institute retail shop to gain industry experience. You will also have the opportunity to prepare arrangements for various functions hosted by Box Hill Institute and compete for various awards.

What employment opportunities will I have?

You will be eligible for employment in the floristry industry as a fully qualified florist on completion of this qualification. Many students become specialists working in areas such as weddings, functions, retail and studio or corporate work.

Accreditation

• This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

After completion of the SSL30110 Certificate III in Floristry and once you have gained the relevant industry experience you will be eligible to continue floristry studies. 

How will I be assessed?

• Oral presentation
• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Project work
• Examination or testing
• Online assessment
• Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

What will I study?

You will be required to complete 16 core and 5 elective units.