Certificate III in Floristry

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
WRF30104 
CRICOS Code: 069624J 
Centre:
Hair, Beauty and Floristry
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Floristry 
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Units of Competency

Duration

1 year

Intake dates

January, April, July and October.

What does this course involve?

If you're interested in turning the art of Floristry into a career, but don't want to spend three years doing an apprenticeship, this course can be designed to suit your needs.

The course covers all elements required to successfully work in the floristry industry. It provides you with the skills necessary to work as a florist, from the elements and principles of design and how they relate to flower and foliage arrangements, to the arranging of bouquets, wreaths and corsages.

You will gain management and retail skills such as how to minimise theft, and how to balance registers and terminals, together with the advanced, creative techniques of floristry stock preparation and display.

Entrance requirements

No formal education level is necessary.
Instruction is in English, thus ability to handle written and verbal communication in English is vital.
Some evidence of interest and aptitude in floristry would be an advantage.

English Language Proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

None

Cost

$AUD10,500 per year, plus equipment and material costs of $AUD1,900 (approx) plus amenities fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

You will be eligible for employment in the field of floristry. Many students become specialists working in an area such as weddings, functions, or corporate work.

What further study options will I have?

After successful completion of this course you can move on to study Certificate IV in Floristry
(specialising in Small Business).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. 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.
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Units of Competency

Mandatory competencies
WRRCS1B
Communicate in the workplace
50 hr
This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for effective communication with customers and other staff in the workplace. It involves establishing contact with customers, processing information, working in a team, maintaining personal presentation, following routine instructions, reading and interpreting retail documents and using numbers in the workplace.
WRRER1B
Work effectively in a retail environment
40 hr
This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work effectively in a retail environment. It involves acting responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner, and identifying the relevant award/agreement.
WRRLP1B
Apply safe working practices
18 hr
This unit incorporates the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures.
WRRM2B
Perform routine housekeeping duties
18 hr
This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to maintain and organise work areas in a retail environment. It involves applying personal hygiene practices by staff members and the organisation of the work area to keep the workplace tidy, clean and safe.
WRRS1B
Sell products and services
18 hr
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses the key selling skills from approaching the customer to closing the sale. It requires a basic level of product knowledge.
WRFD301B
Create floristry designs using hand tied techniques
60 hr
WRFD302B
Create floristry designs using wiring techniques
40 hr
WRFD303B
Create floristry designs using a base medium
80 hr
WRFO201B
Provide service to floristry customers
36 hr
WRFO202B
Care for floristry stock and merchandise
60 hr
WRFO203B
Prepare and display floristry stock
30 hr
WRFO204B
Assemble and prepare floristry products
130 hr
WRFO306B
Apply product knowledge to meet customer needs
30 hr
WRFO307B
Recommend on floristry products and services
18 hr
WRRCA1B
Operate retail equipment
21 hr
WRRCS2B
Apply point of sale handling procedures
21 hr
WRRF1B
Balance register/terminal
18 hr
WRRI1B
Perform stock control procedures
36 hr
WRRLP2B
Minimise theft
21 hr
This unit encompasses the competencies required to minimise theft in a retail environment. It involves applying routine store security, taking appropriate action to minimise theft and maintaining security of cash, registers/terminals and keys.
WRRM6A
Create a display for small business
36 hr
Electives - mandatory
RTC2016A
Recognise plants
40 hr
WRRER.2B
Coordinate work teams
36 hr
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