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New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

3 days

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Ōtara campus

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Summary

Take your floristry skills to the next level and get hands-on experience.

Let your personal style shine as you learn to create a range of floral arrangements.

Build on your customer service skills and get specialist skills in floristry retail sales and marketing.

Our facilities include a modern chiller, storage rooms plus a bright and spacious teaching facility.

These facilities and our supportive learning environment will give you the best start in your floristry career.

You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.

Entry criteria

Open entry

English language requirements

Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.

International students: English language entry requirements

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.

International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link.

Preferred skills required

At the school of floristry, we operate in a professional industry standard floristry environment that reflects what you will find in the real world.

Practical hands-on activities in the classroom can require a level of physical mobility. While not essential the following skills are an advantage.

Physical – performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as: + Lifting + Walking + Stooping + Standing. Handling of materials – the ability to make simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage?

Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.

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