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With a strong emphasis on practical skills students will learn about: 
- The floristry industry
- Essential floristry skills
- Practical floristry
- Creating floral arrangements
- Elements and principles of design
- Making arrangements
- Starting your own flower store
- Floristry supplies and equipment
- Floristry wholesalers and suppliers
- Floristry logistics
- Customer’s retention
- Marketing and price setting
- Career planning & development
And you will learn it all at home, at your pace – no classroom
needed!
Career Prospects
Imagine having an exciting high-paying job that lets you use your
creativity to brighten people's lives with flowers. Welcome to the
world of floristry!
There are few careers that offer so many benefits. As a florist
(floral designer or flower shop owner), you will be surrounded by
beauty every day and have a career that is fun and interesting. You
will have a hands-on job that gives you a sense of satisfaction with
the results of your work. If you start your own florist business you
can enjoy the freedom and financial rewards of being your own boss.
As a florist you will be involved with some of the most
significant moments in people's lives. As a florist, you will help
people:
- express love with an elegant box of long-stemmed roses for
Valentine's Day
- welcome a new baby into the world with arrangements of
delicate pink and blue flowers
- honour a mother with a beautiful bouquet on Mother's Day
- celebrate a wedding with custom-designed bouquets and other
flowers
- brighten someone's stay in a hospital
- add the perfect touch to parties and other events
- remember loved ones with beautiful floral funeral tributes.
Assessment Details
This course includes assessments that you
complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor.
Once your tutor has marked and graded your work you will receive
prompt feedback.
Previous Study Requirements?
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to
take this course at any of the three levels it is offered at: Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Certificate OR
Diploma Level?
- Certificate Level: represent basic vocational skills
and knowledge.
- Diploma Level: represent fundamental principles,
techniques and knowledge. ICI Diploma level qualifications
recognise the capacity for initiative and judgment across a
broad range of technical and/or management functions.
Course Length?
- You work at your own pace whenever you are
ready to read notes, research and complete projects
- You are able to work through your program as
quickly or slowly as you would like
- Many students complete the Certificate and
Diploma programs within approximately 24 weeks
- It is possible to complete a qualification in
much less time should you dedicate enough time and effort to
your studies
- The maximum time given to complete a program
is three years
What You Receive as a Student
All materials essential for course
completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon
enrolment, students receive:
- Course notes and
all required reading materials
- Personal tutor
(tuition and assignment feedback)
On successful completion of the course you will
receive:
- ICI Certificate or Diploma in
Floristry certification
- Transcripts
indicating units completed
- Usage of post-nominals after your name
to reflect the qualification you have achieved. eg Don Smith, DipFL
- Certified Florist status and Membership of the Certified Institute
of Florists. Membership entitles you to usage of the
Institute logo on your website, business cards and letterheads.
The logo and your membership will give potential clients and
employers added
confidence in your skills
- Job Search Assistance for Graduates of the
program
(Click to learn more).
Its time to get started. Enrol
today and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a
new career – in a matter of days!
so how do I get started?
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