What does this course involve?
Floristry is a true artform. And it's a career where you can be both creative and business-minded . This course gives you a solid, practical grounding in the skills you need.
You will learn basic skills essential in any workplace, such as communication, housekeeping and workplace safety. You will learn industry-specific creative skills such as how to prepare and display floristry stock and how to arrange foliage and flowers in boxes, posies, baskets or bowls.
You will also cover the retail side - how to provide service to customers, operate retail equipment and perform stock control.
This is literally a hands-on course. For first-hand industry knowledge, you will complete work experience. You will also have the opportunity to prepare arrangements for various functions hosted by Box Hill Institute and participate in various awards, such as the Apprentice of the Year, where floristry students have a great reputation.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will provide you with the skills to apply for an apprenticeship within the floristry industry.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
Successfully complete this course, and you'll be able to further develop your skills by progressing to the Certificate III or IV in Floristry.
Can I apply?
Non traineeship applicants:
- You must be 16 years or over and possess an aptitude for floristry, or have arranged to undertake a traineeship in floristry
Traineeship applicants:
- You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
- You must have a training contract with an employer
How do I apply?
Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Group Interview
Length of course
Full time - 1 year (3 days per week)
Traineeship - 18 months (1 day per week)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
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?
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.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.