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Certificate III in Floristry - Non-Apprenticeship

Certificate III in Floristry Non-Apprenticeship

Code: SFL30115

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Overview

Campus

Prahran, Fairfield

Campus

Fairfield

Duration

38 weeks full time

Requirements

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Requirements

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Next Intake

January, August

Next Intake

February

Help your floristry skills bloom

Experience an authentic floristry course in Melbourne with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115. This course will prepare you with the fundamentals of the floristry trade from design through to creation of floral arrangements.

In Australia’s steady floristry industry, skilled and creative florists are always in demand. You’ll have hands-on experience in a range of floral techniques, allowing your skill set to flourish like never before.

Gain experience and knowledge with a Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115

With qualified industry florists guiding you throughout your course, you will be instructed in flower and foliage identification and design and display processes, as well as retail skills and customer service.

You will also cover complex floral design and construction techniques and business-oriented skills, including customer consultation and quotation.

Melbourne Polytechnic’s partnership with Flowers Victoria and the Nursery and Garden Industry of Victoria will allow you to assist during the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, and enter competitions. Our students have frequently won awards at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, including the intermediate and advanced Student Floral Design Competition and the overall stall competition.

Floristy Studies students sitting at a table with their vase and bouquet floral arrangments

Floristry students with arrangements

Cultivate exciting future opportunities

Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 will have the skills and knowledge to find work within a range of practices within the floristry field.

Career Pathways

Where will the Certificate III in Floristry - Non-Apprenticeship SFL30115 take me?

With help from our Skills and Job Centre, you may gain employment in floristry enterprises, producing floral arrangements and retailing floral work. Opportunities exist in the design and production of floral works for weddings, funerals and large-scale events.

Study Pathways

Successful completion of the Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 may lead into the further study in floristry courses or horticulture.

“Researching different flowers and plants, learning new techniques, and finding out about industry trends has helped me further my floristry career plans and hone in on my interests. ”

Ingrid Josephine

Floristry Student

A brunette woman stands beside a sizable flower arrangement smiling

Course Details

How you will study

Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.

On-campus

Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.

Class Schedule

Fairfield – Monday & Tuesdays 9am – 5pm
Prahran – Wednesday & Thursdays 9am – 5pm

Assessment Methods

Assessment is based on your ability to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies. Various forms of assessment may be used including demonstration of skills, tests and assignments, folios, and third party reports.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code	Subject	Elective	Hours
AHCNSY204A	Maintain indoor plants	Elective	20
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective	20
CUAPPR311	Produce creative work	Elective	45
CUVACD201A	Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas	Core	60
SFLDEC001	Maintain floristry tools and equipment	Core	15
SFLDEC002	Design floristry products	Core	50
SFLDEC005	Assemble floristry products	Elective	130
SFLDEC006	Construct hand tied floristry products	Core	70
SFLDEC007	Construct wired floristry products	Core	70
SFLDEC008	Construct floristry products with a base medium	Core	70
SFLDEC012	Interpret floristry design briefs	Core	20
SFLSOP001	Source information on floristry products and services	Core	40
SFLSOP002	Work effectively in the floristry industry	Core	45
SFLSOP003	Recognise flower and plant materials	Core	45
SFLSOP004	Receive and store floristry stock	Core	30
SFLSOP005	Prepare and care for floristry stock	Core	60
SFLSOP007	Interact with floristry customers	Elective	30
SFLSOP008	Provide quality service to floristry customers	Core	35
SFLSOP009	Sell floristry products	Core	30
SFLSOP010	Prepare quotations for floristry products	Core	30
SFLWHS001	Participate in safe work practices	Core	15

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Our information sessions will give you an in-depth look at your chosen area of study and answer your questions about your course.

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Fees & Costs

Tuition Fees

	Concession	Government subsidised fee	Non-subsidised fee
Tuition fee	$840	$4200	$13000
Materials fee	$1670	$1670	$1670
Maximum annual amenities	$175	$250	$250
Total payable	$2685	$6120	$14920

Per year	$0
Per semester	$0

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.

After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.

For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.

Fees explained

The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.

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The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.

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Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:

Commonwealth Health Care card, or
Pensioner Concession card, or
Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
Veterans Gold card.

The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking

Additional expenses

The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:

$250 for full fee-paying students; and
$175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.

Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.

Material costs payments are divided over 2-4 semesters depending on full time or part time. All floral materials and sundries provided. List of safety equipment and books that need to be purchased by students will be distributed to students early in the course.

Floristry courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) SFL20115

Horticulture - Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Fairfield

Develop your trade skills and let your creativity bloom. The Certificate II in Floristry SFL20115 (Assistant) is a national qualification teaching you skills to work as a florist in a shop or studio. Put your love of flowers, creative flair and eye for detail to work with a beautiful and rewarding career in Floristry.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for non-apprenticeship students.

Next Steps

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.

After you complete that form we will send you an email with a link to an application form webpage. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam and junk folders.

Complete the application form on the application form webpage.

You will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.

Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend an enrolment appointment over the phone or on campus.

For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about Tuition Payment Plans here.

If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.