Study to become a florist
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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 3)Programme code: NZ2672 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
MIT Ōtara
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Entry requirements
Open entry
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Domestic fees
$3,600 (approx.)
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International fees
NZD$11,000 (approx.)
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Free* study
Explore the free options available for this programme, and check your eligibility:
Programme highlights
Take your floristry skills to the next level and get hands-on experience.
Let your personal style shine as you learn to create a range of floral arrangements.
Build on your customer service skills and get specialist skills in floristry retail sales and marketing.
Our facilities include a modern chiller, storage rooms plus a bright and spacious teaching facility.
These facilities and our supportive learning environment will give you the best start in your floristry career.
You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.
Entry requirements
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
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/
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):
861.376 Floristry customer service (15 credits)
- Assist customers to meet their needs
- Apply personal presentation skills in the floristry environment
- Prepare quotes to meet customer and business needs.
861.380 Floristry display, merchandising and operations (15 credits)
- Create more detailed displays and maintain floristry products to provide maximum impact
- Apply design elements and principles to all display designs
- Promote floristry products and services.
861.381 Sympathy designs (15 credits)
- Consult on, plan, prepare and construct hand-tied, wired and base medium floristry items suitable for sympathy
- Apply design elements and principles to all sympathy designs
- Reflect on design and techniques used to create sympathy design items.
861.382 Celebration occasions (15 credits)
- Prepare and construct hand-tied, wired and base medium floristry items suitable for a range of celebration occasions
- Apply design elements and principles to all celebration occasion designs
- Reflect on design and techniques used to create celebration occasion items.
Further training or study
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4)
Career opportunities
Positions in various areas of the floristry industry. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.
Ready to secure your future?
*Free study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 24 year olds (Youth Guarantee). Free study for the first year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. 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 14 December 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.