

Increase your career prospects in the floristry industry with this hands-on qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work as a florist.
SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry
| Subsidised | $2,310 |
| Concession | $905 |
| Full fee | $6,510 |
| JobTrainer | $0 |
Increase your career prospects in the floristry industry with this hands-on qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work as a florist. A new style of florists are driving a renaissance in the Australian flower industry. Internet savvy florists are embracing new technologies including social media to boost their profile and drive business. There are also opportunities for florists to target niche and lucrative markets such as weddings.
This practical course will teach you how to carry out a range of sales and design activities in a floristry studio. You will learn how to sketch your designs, prepare quotes, sell products, and create hand-tied, wired, or base-set bouquets.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to work as a florist in a range of businesses including retail floristry shops, studios, and online floristry businesses.

This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CUVACD201ADevelop drawing skills to communicate ideasUnit code: CUVACD201A Unit description: 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. |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | |
SFLDEC001Maintain floristry tools and equipmentUnit code: SFLDEC001 Unit description: 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. |
Maintain floristry tools and equipment | |
SFLDEC002Design floristry productsUnit code: SFLDEC002 Unit description: 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. |
Design floristry products | |
SFLDEC006Construct hand tied floristry productsUnit code: SFLDEC006 Unit description: 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. |
Construct hand tied floristry products | |
SFLDEC007Construct wired floristry productsUnit code: SFLDEC007 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of wired floristry products to pre-determined 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. |
Construct wired floristry products | |
SFLDEC008Construct floristry products with a base mediumUnit code: SFLDEC008 Unit description: 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. |
Construct floristry products with a base medium | |
SFLDEC012Interpret floristry design briefsUnit code: SFLDEC012 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret customer needs and product preferences for custom made floristry products. It requires the ability to determine initial design specifications, to contribute ideas and present options through ongoing customer liaison until final design briefs are agreed. |
Interpret floristry design briefs | |
SFLSOP001Source information on floristry products and servicesUnit code: SFLSOP001 Unit description: 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. |
Source information on floristry products and services | |
SFLSOP002Work effectively in the floristry industryUnit code: SFLSOP002 Unit description: 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. |
Work effectively in the floristry industry | |
SFLSOP003Recognise flower and plant materialsUnit code: SFLSOP003 Unit description: 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. |
Recognise flower and plant materials | |
SFLSOP004Receive and store floristry stockUnit code: SFLSOP004 Unit description: 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. |
Receive and store floristry stock | |
SFLSOP005Prepare and care for floristry stockUnit code: SFLSOP005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, monitor and maintain the quality of all types of floristry stock including flowers, plant materials, floral displays, perishable and non-perishable ancillary merchandise. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of all preparation and display areas. |
Prepare and care for floristry stock | |
SFLSOP008Provide quality service to floristry customersUnit code: SFLSOP008 Unit description: 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. |
Provide quality service to floristry customers | |
SFLSOP009Sell floristry productsUnit code: SFLSOP009 Unit description: 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. |
Sell floristry products | |
SFLSOP010Prepare quotations for floristry productsUnit code: SFLSOP010 Unit description: 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. |
Prepare quotations for floristry products | |
SFLWHS001Participate in safe work practicesUnit code: SFLWHS001 Unit description: 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. |
Participate in safe work practices | |
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
BSBDES202Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry contextUnit code: BSBDES202 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to examine and consider the design process in a particular industry. |
Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | |
BSBDES301Explore the use of colourUnit code: BSBDES301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory. |
Explore the use of colour | |
BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: BSBSUS201 Unit description: 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. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
BSBWOR202Organise and complete daily work activitiesUnit code: BSBWOR202 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to seek feedback for performance improvement and use current technology appropriate to the task. |
Organise and complete daily work activities | |
SFLSOP006Display and merchandise floristry productsUnit code: SFLSOP006 Unit description: 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. |
Display and merchandise floristry products | |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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| South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2.5 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,510 Subsidised: $2,310 Concession: $905 JobTrainer: $0 |

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Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment. |
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Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks. |
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Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
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Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment. |
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will also be required to purchase a floristry tool kit (approx. $120) and pay for an initial field trip (approx. $35). The weekly cost of flowers will be approximately $80.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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