Certificate III in Floristry Course Code SFL30115

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
  • Full Time
  • 1 year
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Course Overview

The SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry develops the practical and creative skills needed to work as a professional florist in the floristry and retail industries.<p><p>Through hands-on training, you'll develop skills in floral design and construction, including handheld, fully wired and base medium techniques, while building your creativity through event design and visual display. You'll learn to create floral products and arrangements for different occasions and customer requirements.</p><p><p>The course also develops your customer service and retail floristry skills, preparing you to work with customers and contribute to the day-to-day operation of flower shops, floristry businesses and other creative floristry environments.</p>

Career Opportunities

  • retail florist (senior/manager)
  • studio florist
  • in-house florist
  • floral designer
  • event florist (weddings and corporate)

Pathway to further studies

  • SFL40125 - Certificate IV in Floristry

Studying the Certificate III in Floristry at Holmesglen

Study the SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry at Holmesglen's Glen Waverley campus, where you'll learn from qualified and experienced floristry teachers who provide practical guidance and support as you develop your technical and creative skills.<p>Floristry training at Holmesglen has a strong design focus, combining practical floristry techniques with creative activities such as drawing, visual display and event design. You'll have opportunities to develop and create floral designs while exploring how colour, form, texture and presentation are used in professional floristry.<p>You'll also be encouraged to participate in floristry competitions and industry events, with opportunities to contribute to Holmesglen's entry in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. These experiences allow you to apply your skills to creative projects beyond the classroom and experience the broader floristry industry.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 18 years of age. There are no formal entry requirements; however, it is recommended that learners are able to use basic tools such as florist snips and rose strippers and perform simple floral wiring techniques.<p>Learners should also be physically capable of cleaning up after their work, including sweeping and carrying buckets or containers filled with water.<p>Learners must be able to meet the physical requirements of assessment, which may include:<br>• Standing for extended periods <br>• Lifting and carrying floristry materials <br>• Using fine motor skills to arrange flowers
All Learners complete language and literacy testing via BKSB to identify Literacy and Numeracy levels. Learners should be a minimum of level 2.<p><strong>Literacy</strong><br>• Identifies and interprets relevant information and ideas from texts on familiar topics <br>• Uses a number of reading strategies to identify and interpret relevant information within familiar text types <br>• Conveys intended meaning on familiar topics for a limited range of purposes and audiences <br>• Produces familiar text types using simple vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions <p><strong>Numeracy</strong><br>• Identifies and comprehends relevant mathematical information in familiar activities or texts <br>• Selects and uses appropriate familiar mathematical problem solving strategies to solve problems in familiar contexts <br>• Uses informal and some formal oral and written mathematical language and representation to communicate mathematically

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in 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. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

TimeTable

<strong>Units of competency</strong><br>To achieve this qualification, you will complete 21 units of competency, comprising:<br>• 16 core units<br>• 5 elective units<p>Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry.
Unit code Unit name
SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
SFLSOP004 Receive and store floristry stock
SFLSOP005 Prepare and care for floristry stock
SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry
SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment
SFLSOP003 Recognise flower and plant materials
SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products
SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products and services
SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products
CUVACD201A Develop Drawing Skills To Communicate Ideas
SFLDEC007 Construct wired floristry products
SFLDEC008 Construct floristry products with a base medium
SFLDEC002 Design floristry products
SFLSOP008 Provide quality service to floristry customers
SFLSOP010 Prepare quotations for floristry products
SFLDEC012 Interpret floristry design briefs
Unit code Unit name
SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products
BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour
SFLSOP006 Display and merchandise floristry products
AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion you will receive SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $16,229
Government subsidised $5,952
Concession $1,191
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $930
Activities fee $60
General Services Fee $85 Per Semester
General Services Fee (Concession) $43 Per Semester

The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.

Additional Course Cost

$200 -$250 for snips, apron, flowers, toolbox and sundries

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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