Floristry Assistant Courses
A Floristry Assistant arranges and sells flowers, advises customers, creates bouquets, manages stock, and handles multiple tasks while ensuring excellent customer service.
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How do I become a Floristry Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Floristry Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SFL20115
Duration
4 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) (SFL20115) will teach you how to create beautiful flower arrangements ready for sale. This nationally recognised qualification will get you started in a florist shop receiving, storing, and caring for floristry stock, while interacting with customers. The course will teach you how to recognise flower and plant materials, assemble different types of floristry products, and use correct tools and equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation o...
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Duration
4 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SFL30115
Duration
9 months - 18 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Learn to design beautiful flower arrangements plus the essentials of floristry sales and service with the Certificate III in Floristry (SFL30115). This 6 month course can be used to support an apprenticeship in floristry or to get started in the business. It’s a nationally recognised qualification and covers: floristry tools and equipment, hand-tied and wired floristry products, flower and plant materials, design and colour fundamentals, sales and merchandising.Enquire now for a list of course dates and t...
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Duration
9 months - 18 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SFL20125
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
This qualification provides a formal introduction to the floristry industry. You will develop the foundational skills and techniques required to assemble diverse floral items, including traditional bouquets, contemporary arrangements, and wired designs like corsages. The course covers the essential care, storage, and preparation of fresh stock, alongside basic retail and display practices. Through visits to markets and growers, you will gain practical insight into the profession, preparing you for an assi...
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How much does a Floristry Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Floristry Assistant generally earns $1,080 per week ($56,160 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Floristry Assistant?
This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 7,400 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Floristry Assistant. Floristry Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Floristry Assistant?
If you’re interested in a career as a Floristry Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Floristry. This course will give you the skills to create flower arrangements and covers topics including receiving, storing and caring for floristry stock and interacting with customers. You’ll also learn to recognise flower and plant materials, assemble floristry products and use correct tools and equipment.
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A Floristry Assistant helps with the preparation and selling of flower arrangements. You might arrange supply of flowers to your store and make sure products are properly stored and handled. Floristry Assistants liaise with customers and provide advice on their choice of floral arrangements. You might create bouquets for customers or provide decorations for special events such as weddings.
Floristry Assistants should have strong customer service skills and be able to work to client requirements. It’s important you can follow instructions and manage several tasks at one time. Floristry Assistants should be creative and be aware of available flower stock. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team.
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