About the course

About the course

Our floristry course is well suited to those with a creative spirit, an eye for design and the who love working with organic materials.  

Industry trained floristry teachers take you on a journey developing and enhancing your floristry career. You will learn about the industry through a range of experiences, including excursions to flower growers and markets, preparing arrangements for a wide range of functions and events including the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.   

In our floristry course, you'll specialise in botanical knowledge and practical floristry skills to be ready to create and construct a range of hand tied, base medium and wired floristry designs.  

You'll also get to put your floristry skills to the test with hands on experience in our retail shop Flowers on Elgar and our Pop Up city shop, where you will develop innovative skills to deal with real customers and provide solutions for them.   

You'll gain knowledge in floristry specific subjects focusing on how to recognise, receive, store, prepare and care for flowers, as well as sourcing floristry stock, displays, customer service and merchandising.

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Intake Dates & Course Length


February & July

Full time: 1 year (3 days per week) 

Part time: 18 - 24 months (1 to 2 days per week).  You may elect either 1 or 2 days per week in the first year. Available days for part time study must be negotiated with the course coordinator prior to study.

Days available for part time students:

  • Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (February intake)
  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (July intake)

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page

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Entry Requirements


You must be 17 years or over and possess an aptitude for floristry.

Additional preferred skills include:

  • physical capacity to use small hand tools, lift and carry heavy items
  • ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds (including in a customer service capacity)
  • ability to communicate verbally to interpret customer requests and directions from others

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Pathways & Accreditation


Successful completion will enable you to gain relevant industry experience and then you can apply for Certificate IV in Floristry (at another provider).

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

Fees & Finance Options


This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

If you are eligible for a Government funded place in the Certificate III in Floristry and hold a current Healthcare card the inclusive fee for the 2021 full time course is approximately $2820.00. This inclusive fee includes tuition, course teaching materials, tool kit, annual amenities fee and core skills support fee. The fee is approximate as it is subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Government Subsidised ConcessionGovernment Subsidised StandardFull Fee
Tuition Fee$879$4,394$13,372
Service & Amenity Fee$268$268$268
Material Fee$1,313$1,313$1,313
Retain Course Items$442$442$442
Total Course Estimate$2,902$6,417$15,395
Payable Estimate (at commencement)$2,902$6,417$15,395

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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Course Structure


You will be required to complete 21 units in total (16 core and 5 elective units). 

  • CUVACD201ADevelop Drawing Skills To Communicate Ideas
    60.0 hours

    People working in many industries apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop simple drawing techniques for representing and communicating ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. In a work or learning context this unit may relate to visually communicating ideas about objects, as well as the use of space, narratives or the steps in a process.

     

  • SFLDEC001Maintain Floristry Tools And Equipment
    15.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete and document regular maintenance activities for floristry tools and equipment. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of tools and equipment, identify maintenance and repair requirements, complete basic non-specialist repairs and appropriately store items. Complex repairs would be referred to specialist service technicians.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLDEC005Assemble Floristry Products
    130.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assemble a range of fundamental floristry products to predetermined designs. This fundamental construction function requires the ability to follow job specifications, prepare for the assembly, select the correct components, and assemble and present a range of floral arrangements.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to floristry assistants who work under close supervision and with guidance from others. They apply little discretion and judgement and assemble floristry products using predefined instructions and procedures with work checked by more experienced or senior florists.

  • SFLSOP001Source Information On Floristry Products And Services
    40.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use fundamental information about the floristry industry and the various products and services it provides. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain a knowledge base. This essential knowledge underpins effective performance for all sales, design and construction activities.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLSOP002Work Effectively In The Floristry Industry
    45.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the floristry industry by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLWHS001Participate In Safe Work Practices
    15.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into day-to-day floristry workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security policies and procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety management practices.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

     

    The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees under state and territory Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. They must cooperate with their employer and follow practices to ensure safety at work.

  • SFLDEC002Design Floristry Products
    50.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design a range of key and frequently sold floristry products. This primary design function requires the ability to determine the product function and style, generate and assess ideas for product design, and determine and document the final design so that job specifications can be followed during the construction phase.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to customer briefs or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

  • SFLDEC006Construct Hand Tied Floristry Products
    70.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of hand tied floristry products to predetermined designs. This key construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components and assemble, evaluate and present a range of floral arrangements.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

    The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.

  • SFLDEC007Construct Wired Floristry Products
    70.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of hand tied floristry products to predetermined designs. This key construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components and assemble, evaluate and present a range of floral arrangements.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

    The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.

  • SFLDEC008Construct Floristry Products With A Base Medium
    70.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of floristry products with a base medium to predetermined designs. This key construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components, and assemble, evaluate and present a range of floral arrangements.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

    The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.

  • SFLDEC012Interpret Floristry Design Briefs
    20.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of floristry products with a base medium to predetermined designs. This key construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components, and assemble, evaluate and present a range of floral arrangements.

     

    Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

    The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.

  • SFLSOP008Provide Quality Service To Floristry Customers
    35.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport, determine and address customer needs and expectations and respond to complaints. Service provision could be face-to-face, via electronic means or over the telephone.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to those frontline service personnel who deal directly with customers on a daily basis and who work with some independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others. This includes retail florists, telephone sales agents, e-business sales personnel, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLSOP009Sell Floristry Products
    30.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to proactively sell floristry products. It requires the ability to identify specific customer needs, suggest a range of products to meet needs, provide current and accurate product information and close the sale. Sales could be face-to face, via electronic means or over the telephone.

     

    While the product could be a display or stock item, this unit focuses on higher order sales skills required to sell those intangible floristry products that are subject to future design and construction.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to frontline sales or operations personnel who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others. This includes retail florists, telephone sales agents, e-business sales personnel, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLSOP010Prepare Quotations For Floristry Products
    30.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate costs of custom made floristry products and services and to present quotations to customers. It requires the ability to provide quotations for products and services where business pricing has already been determined. Quotations could be provided face-to-face, via electronic means or over the telephone.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to frontline sales or operations personnel who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others. This includes retail florists, telephone sales agents, e-business sales personnel, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SIRRMER001Produce Visual Merchandise Displays
    35.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to display retail merchandise. It requires the ability to prepare, produce and maintain merchandise displays in accordance with visual merchandising requirements.

     

    This unit applies to all businesses that sell retail merchandise. It applies to frontline personnel who have limited autonomy and work under close supervision and guidance of others in frontline operational roles. However; in smaller businesses, senior personnel might also undertake this function.

  • SFLSOP003Recognise Flower And Plant Materials
    45.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and interpret details about flower and plant materials. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and to develop and maintain a knowledge base in order to visually recognise and name flower and plant materials. This key workplace skill underpins effective performance for the design, construction and care of floristry products.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

  • SFLSOP004Receive And Store Floristry Stock
    30.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to receive and store all types of floristry stock including flowers, plant materials, perishable and non-perishable ancillary merchandise. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of stock handling and storage areas, check and take delivery of floristry stock and appropriately store, rotate and maintain the quality of stock items.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to operational personnel who work with very little independence and under close supervision. However, in a small floristry business senior florists also undertake this function.

  • SFLSOP005Prepare And Care For Floristry Stock
    60.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use fundamental information about the floristry industry and the various products and services it provides. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain a knowledge base. This essential knowledge underpins effective performance for all sales, design and construction activities.

     

    This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.

  • BSBSUS201Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
    20.0 hours

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.

     

    It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility.

  • SFLSOP006Display And Merchandise Floristry Products
    35.0 hours

    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan for, display and merchandise floristry stock items made for general sale as well as flowers, plants, perishable and non-perishable ancillary merchandise.

     

    This unit applies to those floristry industry businesses which have a shop front presence or a display area to promote products including traditional retailers and online businesses that operate a retail outlet. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.

  • BSBDES301Explore The Use Of Colour
    40.0 hours

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.

    It applies to individuals whose work involves understanding and applying the effective use of colour.


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