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Good passes at Year 11 level or the overseas equivalent and preferably some relevant work experience.
Recognition of prior learning: You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
English language proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (Academic).
When you study the Certificate III in Floristry, your skills will be put to use to celebrate some of your customers' most important life experiences.
Creativity and a love of flowers are the keys to a career in floristry. You will learn all aspects of floristry techniques and design, including a complete range of hand held, fully wired and base medium techniques.
You will also learn to advance your customer relations and retail skills throughout the year.
Holmesglen's qualified and experienced floristry teachers will assist you to achieve the skills you will need to begin or advance your career in the retail or creative floristry industries.
Floristry at Holmesglen has a strong design focus. Along with floristry techniques and customer relations you will learn a variety of creative skills including drawing, visual display and event design.
Student participation in floristry competitions is encouraged and you will be involved in creating Holmesglen's entry in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
CRICOS 089027J
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Course structure
You will do 21 units of competency:
16 core units
5 elective units
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry.
Units
Assemble floristry products
Receive and store floristry stock
Prepare and care for floristry stock
Participate in safe work practices
Work effectively in the floristry industry
Maintain floristry tools and equipment
Recognise flower and plant materials
Sell floristry products
Source information on floristry products and services
Develop Drawing Skills To Communicate Ideas
Explore the use of colour
Construct wired floristry products
Construct floristry products with a base medium
Design floristry products
Construct hand tied floristry products
Maintain indoor plants
Interpret floristry design briefs
Source and use information on the events industry
Provide quality service to floristry customers
Prepare quotations for floristry products
Display and merchandise floristry products
Retail florist (senior/manager)
Studio florist
In-house florist
Floral designer
Event florist (weddings and corporate).
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
