Profile

At the end of this course, you will be able to select and arrange fresh flowers and foliage in accordance to the floral design and clients requirements.

What You'll Learn

Identify tools and equipment required for work on arrangement of flowers.
Check clients order to determine type of flower and job requirements.
Collect flowers, foliage and fillers according to order or set design.
Utilise a selection of basic wiring techniques for the flower arrangement.
Match different gauges of wire with a selection of flowers as per industry standard.
Arrange selected flowers and foliage in accordance with a selection of floral design.
Prepare a variety of species which require various supporting methods of wiring.
Select suitable types of decorative accessories and/or message holders for use.
Clarify problems relating to work order requirements with the supervisor.
Utilise appropriate methods to keep floral products fresh.
Perform flower arrangement activities in accordance to WSH guidelines.

Minimum Entry Requirement

21 years and above.
Speak, listen and read English at a proficiency level not lower than Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3, and manipulate numbers at a level not lower than Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
Never attended school; pre-primary / kindergarten education; primary education without PSLE / PSPE certification or equivalent.
Minimum of two months of work experience in the landscape / floristry industry as a Nursery Technician / Florist or with the interest to be employed in the industry.