Certificate III in Floristry
| Program code | SFL30115 |
| Start date(s) | February/July |
| Program length | Full time: 1 year |
| Part time: 2 years | |
| Campus | Waverley |
| Study mode | Full time; Part time |
| International program | Yes |
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You can apply for this program online through My.Holmesglen. This online application will take around 10 minutes. Your submitted application will be assessed and you will be contacted by the department within 3 working days.
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Program Overview
Creativity and a love of flowers are the keys to a career in floristry. Your floristry skills will be put to use to celebrate some of your customers' most important life experiences. 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.
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 through industry placement throughout the year.
Floristry at Holmesglen, has a strong design focus and in addition to 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.
At the completion of the course you will be a qualified florist in accordance with the National Industry Competency Standards for floristry and be ready to work in a retail or floristry related business.
This course can also be completed as an apprenticeship, please contact the department for more information.
Program Structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 16 core units and 5 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
Assessment
Assessment may be a combination of observation, discussion, written assessments and/or practical application and work-related projects.Subjects
Code Name SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products SFLSOP004 Receive and store floristry stock SFLSOP005 Prepare and care for floristry stock SFLDEC002 Design floristry products SFLSOP003 Recognise flower and plant materials SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products and services BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry SFLSOP008 Provide quality service to floristry customers SFLDEC008 Construct floristry products with a base medium SFLSOP006 Display and merchandise floristry products SIRXQUA001A Develop innovative ideas at work SITXEVT301 Access Information on Event Industry Operations SFLDEC007 Construct wired floristry products SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products SFLDEC012 Interpret floristry design briefs SFLSOP010 Prepare quotations for floristry products CUVACD201A Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas Requirements
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.
Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Selection Process
Attendance at interview and completion of Language, Literacy and Numeracy testing.
Outcomes
Qualification & Recognition
Upon successfully completing this program, you will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry.
Pathways
After completing this course you can further your studies in the field of floristry or other related fields.
Career Opportunities
- Retail florist (senior/manager)
- Studio florist
- In house florist
- Floral designer
- Event florist (weddings and corporate)
Dates
Program Commencement
February and July
Attendance
Full time study is three days per week.
How to Apply
Direct
The application process takes approximately 5 minutes and at this stage, you do not need to provide any documentation.
To apply offline, contact the department directly using the details below. Your application will be reviewed by the faculty and you will be contacted within 2 working days. For further information on the full application process, including how to accept your offer, complete enrolment and make payment, visit How to Apply.
Further Advice
If you have further questions about your application please contact the department:
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf the of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
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Program Fees
Type Cost Gov. Subsidised $3550 Full Fee $5400 Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire program.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Which fee applies to me?
Due to the different level of government subsidy available to you, there are three possible fee levels for program fees – government subsidised, full fee and concession.
Your eligibility for concession or subsidised program fees is determined by your individual circumstances such as how old you are, what level of education you have and what type of program you want to study. Concession fees are not available for qualifications at diploma level or above.
The Holmesglen Information staff can help you determine your eligibility and discuss options if you are ineligible.
How do I pay my fees?
VET Fee HELP / VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay all or part of their tuition fees for diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma programs.
Holmesglen also offers a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for.
To be eligible for a VET Fee HELP / VET Student Loans you will need to meet the VET Student Loans entry requirements.
Information Offices are situated at all campuses. Discuss your payment options with Holmesglen Information staff.
Important
This program has compulsory activities as part of the learning experience. The department will confirm the cost of these activities prior to your enrolment.
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Program Overview
Creativity and a love of flowers are the keys to a career in floristry. Your floristry skills will be put to use to celebrate some of your customers' most important life experiences. 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.
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 through industry placement throughout the year.
Floristry at Holmesglen, has a strong design focus and in addition to 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.
At the completion of the course you will be a qualified florist in accordance with the National Industry Competency Standards for floristry and be ready to work in a retail or floristry related business.
This course can also be completed as an apprenticeship, please contact the department for more information.
Program Structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 16 core units and 5 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
Assessment
Assessment may be a combination of observation, discussion, written assessments and/or practical application and work-related projects.Subjects
Code Name SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products SFLSOP004 Receive and store floristry stock SFLSOP005 Prepare and care for floristry stock SFLDEC002 Design floristry products SFLSOP003 Recognise flower and plant materials SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products and services BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry SFLSOP008 Provide quality service to floristry customers SFLDEC008 Construct floristry products with a base medium SFLSOP006 Display and merchandise floristry products SIRXQUA001A Develop innovative ideas at work SITXEVT301 Access Information on Event Industry Operations SFLDEC007 Construct wired floristry products SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products SFLDEC012 Interpret floristry design briefs SFLSOP010 Prepare quotations for floristry products CUVACD201A Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas Requirements
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.
Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.
Prerequisites
Good passes at Year 11 level or the overseas equivalent and preferably some relevant work experience. English language proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (Academic), ISLPR 2+, TOEFL 197 (Computer based), PTE Academic Score of 46 (no communicative skill score less than 42) or equivalent
Selection Process
Attendance at interview and completion of Language, Literacy and Numeracy testing.
Outcomes
Qualification & Recognition
Upon successfully completing this program, you will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry.
Pathways
After completing this course you can further your studies in the field of floristry or other related fields.
Career Opportunities
- Retail florist (senior/manager)
- Studio florist
- In house florist
- Floral designer
- Event florist (weddings and corporate)
How to Apply
Holmesglen strongly recommends that International students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.border.gov.au/
To locate an accredited agent within your country please refer to our agent listing at: https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/students/international/agent_list
If you would like to apply directly, please download an application form and forward it to international.admissions@holmesglen.edu.au together with certified copies of your academic transcripts and the A$500 Application Fee. Please note that applying through an accredited agent of Holmesglen will waive this Application Fee.
Note: Where necessary, Holmesglen reserves the right to refer students applying directly to an in-country accredited agent, to assist in adhering to the Australian Government's GTE assessment processes.
Further Advice
If you have further questions about your application please contact the department:
+61 3 9564 1703
Fees
Fees for 2018: $12,700 per year
In addition to course fees, students will have expenses totalling approximately $150 (AUD) for materials.