Course description
Discover Your Creative Future in Floristry!
If you have a creative spirit, an eye for design, and a love for working with natural materials, our Floristry Course is the perfect place to start your journey.
Put your skills into practice at Flower cart sales, our on-campus retail floristry cart. You’ll work with real customers, create floral solutions, and build confidence in a supportive, professional environment. You'll also take part in a variety of events throughout the year to sharpen your creativity and problem-solving skills.
Learn from Industry Experts!
Led by experienced, industry trained florists, this hands-on course helps you build the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of professional floristry. You’ll gain valuable insights through excursions to flower growers and markets and participate in real world events including the renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Build Practical Floristry Skills You’ll develop essential botanical knowledge and learn how to design and construct a wide range of floral arrangements, including:
- Hand-tied bouquets
- Base-medium designs
- Wired floral constructions
- Flower identification, care, and preparation
- Retail merchandising and display techniques
- Customer service specific to the floristry industry
Wondering if this industry will suit you?
We have created a short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.
Work placement/industry experience
You will have the opportunity to participate in floristry and merchandising events, industry visits and field trips. As an apprentice florist you work and learn in the industry. *Please note that you may be required to travel outside of your usual training location to attend placement. This may include other regional areas or suburbs of Melbourne.
Possible career outcomes
- Florist
- Wholesale florist
- Event stylist
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Apprentice Connect Australia Provider can assist you with this. Find a local provider here.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time | Apprent-Timetable supplied once admitted | |
| 2026 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2025 Close: 20 Jan 2026 |
Class Day | Full Time | Start: 03 Feb 2026 | Tue, Wed & Thurs I 9am - 4pm | Apply |
| 2026 Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Dec 2026 |
Class Day | Part Time | Start: 02 Feb 2026 | Apprent-Timetable supplied once admitted |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course. Spaces are limited and only completed applications will be considered for an offer. Intakes can be cancelled at any time.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Construct floristry products with a base medium | SFLDEC008 | 70 |
| Construct hand tied floristry products | SFLDEC006 | 70 |
| Construct wired floristry products | SFLDEC007 | 70 |
| Design floristry products | SFLDEC002 | 50 |
| Develop Drawing Skills To Communicate Ideas | CUVACD201A | 60 |
| Interpret floristry design briefs | SFLDEC012 | 20 |
| Maintain floristry tools and equipment | SFLDEC001 | 15 |
| Participate in safe work practices | SFLWHS001 | 15 |
| Prepare and care for floristry stock | SFLSOP005 | 60 |
| Prepare quotations for floristry products | SFLSOP010 | 30 |
| Provide quality service to floristry customers | SFLSOP008 | 35 |
| Receive and store floristry stock | SFLSOP004 | 30 |
| Recognise flower and plant materials | SFLSOP003 | 45 |
| Sell floristry products | SFLSOP009 | 30 |
| Source information on floristry products and services | SFLSOP001 | 40 |
| Work effectively in the floristry industry | SFLSOP002 | 45 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Assemble floristry products | SFLDEC005 | 130 |
| Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | BSBDES202 | 30 |
| Explore the use of colour | BSBDES301 | 40 |
| Organise and complete daily work activities | BSBWOR202 | 20 |
| Participate in sustainable work practices | BSBSUS211 | 20 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.61 | per hour | 925 | AUD $564.00 | AUD $12,758.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $3.06 | per hour | 925 | AUD $2,830.00 | AUD $12,758.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $17.47 | per hour | 925 | AUD $16,160.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excursions | AUD $120.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $138.75 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $1,265.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Equipment Levy | AUD $50.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Additional Costs | AUD $160.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.