If you have a love of flowers and artistic flare then a career in floristry may be right for you. NMIT’s courses in Floristry give you the skills needed for a career as a:
- retail florist
- corporate florist
- floral designer
- floral event manager
Develop your understanding of:
- floristry design
- planning floral events
- floral display
- event management
- plant identification
- care of stock
- retail and customer service communications
We focus on developing your practical skills and your participation in projects and competitions, such as the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
The facilities are also a drawcard:
- two dedicated floristry practical labs
- cool room facility
- extensive collection of fresh, quality floral material for identification and practical design work
- computer laboratory
- well-resourced library
Available Courses (4)
Certificate II in Floristry
If you have a love of flowers and artistic flare then a career in floristry might be for you. Gain a sound basis in practical floristry skills applicable to tasks ranging from plant identification and stock display, to retail and customer service.
Certificate III in Floristry
Apprenticeship
This Certificate III in Floristry is offered to local students as an apprenticeship. Develop sound practical floristry skills applicable to tasks ranging from the care and selection of cut flowers, to plant identification and high-level customer service. Explore your creativity through participation in floral competitions like the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Local and international students can learn more about the non-industry Certificate III in Floristry qualification through the Horticulture Department.
Certificate III in Floristry
Non-industry and International Students
This Certificate III in Floristry is offered to non-industry and international students. Develop sound practical floristry skills applicable to tasks ranging from the care and selection of cut flowers, to plant identification and high-level customer service. Explore your creativity through participation in floral competitions like the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in Floristry as an apprenticeship to local students through the Horticulture Department.
Certificate IV in Floristry
Develops floristry design and front-line event-management skills for people working in the floristry industry. Features drawcard NMIT facilities including dedicated floristry practical labs, a cool room and an extensive collection of fresh, quality floral material for identification and practical design work.
