The Certificate IV in Floristry has been designed to develop floristry design and front line event management skills of those working in the floristry industry. It applies to those who are owner/managers of a floristry outlet with responsibility for the managerial and financial operations of the small business.
NMIT provides excellent training facilities for floristry students:
- Spacious practical workrooms
- Cool room facility
- Extensive collection of horticultural material for identification and practical design work
- Computer laboratory
- Well-resourced library.
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies.
Assessment methods include:
- demonstration of skills
- tests and assignments
- folios
- third party reports
- design of large displays at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Course Outline
To achieve the Certificate IV in Floristry, a total of 32 units of competency must be completed. This comprises:
26 core units (which includes the core of Certificate III in Floristry)
6 elective units.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: WRF40104
Campus: Fairfield
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will have the skills to undertake large scale floral installations and first line management abilities.
Entrance Requirements
Prospective students must be employed in the floristry industry and have successfully completed the Certificate III in Floristry.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: demonstration of skills, tests and assignments, folios, third party reports, design of large displays at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Materials
All floral materials and sundries provided.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBSBM301A | Research business opportunities | 50 | Elective |
| BSBSBM403A | Promote the business | 50 | Elective |
| BSBSBM404A | Undertake business planning | 60 | Elective |
| BSBSBM405A | Monitor and manage business operations | 50 | Elective |
| BSBSBM406A | Manage finances | 50 | Elective |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Elective |
| WRFD404B | Create custom made, advanced and large scale floristry designs | 150 | Elective |
| WRFD405A | Design and manage large scale floral events | 60 | Elective |
| WRFD406A | Create floral designs to competition specifications | 40 | Elective |
| WRFO408B | Implement floristry products and services plan | 36 | Elective |
| WRRO12A | Select an e-business model | 50 | Elective |
| WRRO3B | Provide a safe working environment | 36 | Elective |
