Course description
Floristry Course
The ICI floristry course has been designed in consultation with the floristry industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.
How Will You Benefit?
- Fast track your career in floristry
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a floristry pro in months not years!
- Study a floristry course that was designed in conjunction with the floristry industry
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor
- Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as $39 per week
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
There are no previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Training content
Introduction
- Introduction to Floristry
- Benefits of a Career in Floristry
Creating Floral Arrangements
- Services Provided By A Florist
- Colour and Design
- How to Make Floral Arrangements
- Wedding Flowers
- Funeral Flowers
Getting Hired
- How To Find Job Openings: Advertised & Unadvertised Positions
- Part-Time Jobs and Seasonal Help
- How to Create a Job
- Shop Visits
- Job Hunting Materials: Prepare a Resume, Cover Letter & Portfolio
- Interviews
- What Florists are Looking For
- How to Make a Great Impression
- Interview Questions, Discussing Salary & Following Up
Starting Your Own Flower Shop
- Options for Starting a Florist Business
- Getting Started
- Supplies and Equipment
- Wholesalers and Suppliers
Getting and Keeping Customers
- Choose Your Target Markets
- Marketing Your Business
Course delivery details
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Course Length
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.
Certification / Credits
On successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a florist
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipFL
Continuing studies
Imagine having an exciting high-paying job that lets you use your creativity to brighten people’s lives with flowers. Welcome to the world of floristry!
There are few careers that offer so many benefits. As a florist (floral designer or flower shop owner), you will be surrounded by beauty every day and have a career that is fun and interesting. You will have a hands-on job that gives you a sense of satisfaction with the results of your work. If you start your own florist business you can enjoy the freedom and financial rewards of being your own boss.
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I found the floristry course very informative and gained proper knowledge on the floristry industry in all aspects. The tutors were great and very helpful with any questions I a...
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