Study to become a florist for free*
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 17 teaching weeks, 3 days per week.
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Start dates
February, July
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Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2)Programme code: NZ2671 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
MIT Ōtara
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Entry requirements
Open entry
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Domestic fees
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International fees
NZD$11,000 (approx.)
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Free* study
*All Level 1 and 2 programmes excluding First Aid certificate courses will be free in 2023 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Programme highlights
Take the first step towards a career in the floristry industry.
You will learn the beauty of caring for fresh flowers and plants.
Express your creative vision in arranging and presenting floral arrangements.
At MIT, you will gain real-world experience working in our professional floristry training centre.
Our friendly tutors will be on hand every step of the way to help you succeed in your studies.
We'll also support you to find your first floristry job.
You will be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria
Open entry
English language requirements
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.
International students: English language entry requirements
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
Preferred skills required
At the school of floristry, we operate in a professional industry standard floristry environment that reflects what you will find in the real world.
Practical hands-on activities in the classroom can require a level of physical mobility. While not essential the following skills are an advantage.
- Physical - performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as:
- Lifting
- Walking
- Stooping
- Standing.
- Handling of materials - the ability to make simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
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Programme structure
You will need to complete the four courses below (60 credits):
861.294 Working in the floristry industry (15 credits)
- Prepare simple floristry items for a customer.
- Converse and interact with customers and other floristry team members.
- Apply safe work practices in a floristry workplace.
861.295 Design elements and principles of floristry (15 credits)
- Using the elements and principles of floral design to assemble simple floristry items.
- Using the elements and principles of floral design to assemble floristry displays in a range of settings.
861.296 Merchandising floristry products (15 credits)
- Prepare and maintain floristry displays for retail purposes.
- Care and maintain floristry stock and merchandise.
861.297 Simple floristry creations (15 credits)
- Select flowers and plant materials for simple floristry items.
- Prepare flowers and plant materials for simple floristry items.
- Assemble and prepare simple floristry items.
Further training or study
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3)
Career opportunities
Positions in various areas of the floristry industry.
Ready to secure your future?
*Free study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 24 year olds (Youth Guarantee). All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Information is correct as at 3 November 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.