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Certificate II in Floristry

Traineeship option available

National Code: WRF20104
Centre: Hair, Beauty and Floristry
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Floristry


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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'll learn basic skills essential in any workplace, such as communication, housekeeping and workplace safety. You'll 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'll 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'll 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 leads to work in 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?

  • You must be 16 years or over and possess an aptitude for floristry, or have arranged to undertake a traineeship in floristry.
  • 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.

Units of Competency

Mandatory competencies

WRFO201B Provide service to floristry customers
WRFO202B Care for floristry stock and merchandise
WRFO203B Prepare and display floristry stock
WRFO204B Assemble and prepare floristry products
WRRCA1B Operate retail equipment
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace
WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures
WRRER1B Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRF1B Balance register/terminal
WRRI1B Perform stock control procedures
WRRLP1B Apply safe working practices
WRRLP2B Minimise theft
WRRM2B Perform routine housekeeping duties
WRRS1B Sell products and services

Elective (Mandatory)

RTC2016A Recognise plants

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