Introduction to Floristry Design

FLO201

  • Level 2
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
  • Availability
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This online floristry course will give you entry level skills and knowledge in the principles of design and fundamental practical techniques of floristry. It is ideal for new entrants into the floristry industry.

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the key features of the elements and principles of floral design.
  • Identify hazards in a floristry studio.
  • Demonstrate basic floristry wiring techniques and the safe use of basic floristry tools.
  • Assemble floristry items to demonstrate the principles of floral design.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Tools

You will require floristry tools, wire, wrapping materials, access to flowers and foliage for practice and for assessment. The Open Polytechnic will supply floristry stock for you to complete the assessments.

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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