QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Floristry

National Code: SFL30115
TAFE SA Code: TP00849

2025 start

Description

This Floristry course can prepare you for work in the floristry industry or enhance existing floristry skills and knowledge. Participants will develop sound knowledge of the principles and elements of design, floristry construction skills, effective sales techniques and flower and plant care and recognition.

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Duration

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36 months

Florist

Campus

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Application

Adelaide City

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must have a contract of training with an employer to study this course

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 36 month course

Subsidised

$571

$3,423

Concession

$339

$2,035

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

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Full Fee

$4,371

$8,741

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

How to Apply

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Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Job role titles may include: Florist - in any environment including a retail shop florist, studio florist or in-house florist.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Floristry (SFL30115)
This qualification is recognised by industry as the career path to become a qualified florist. It covers the assembling, preparation and display of stock and products, as well as how to create advanced, custom-made, large-scale floristry designs. You will also learn business operations such as register balancing, sales and purchases, and customer service skills including applying product knowledge to meet customer needs. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 16 core units and 5 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Construct floristry products with a base medium	70	SAAPC	SFLDEC008
Construct hand tied floristry products	70	SAAPA	SFLDEC006
Construct wired floristry products	70	SAAPB	SFLDEC007
Design floristry products	50	SAANY	SFLDEC002
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas	60	EAADE	CUVACD201A
Interpret floristry design briefs	20	SAANX	SFLDEC012
Maintain floristry tools and equipment	15	SAANZ	SFLDEC001
Participate in Safe Work Practices	15	SAAPN	SFLWHS001
Prepare and care for floristry stock	60	SAAPG	SFLSOP005
Prepare quotations for floristry products	30	SAAPL	SFLSOP010
Provide quality service to floristry customers	35	SAAPH	SFLSOP008
Receive and store floristry stock	30	SAAPF	SFLSOP004
Recognise flowers and plant materials	45	SAAPE	SFLSOP003
Sell floristry products	30	SAAPK	SFLSOP009
Source information on floristry products and services	40	SAAPD	SFLSOP001
Work effectively in the floristry industry	45	SAAPM	SFLSOP002

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Assemble floristry products	130	SABNC	SFLDEC005
Explore the use of colour	40	FACMH	BSBDES301
Interact with floristry customers	30	SABND	SFLSOP007
Operate retail technology	20	NAPC	SIRXICT001A
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	20	FABRL	BSBSUS201

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