New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4)
Visual Arts
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
A Level 4 certificate to develop advanced floristry skills, including creative floral design for large-scale projects, team leadership, and business setup.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 24 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Floral Design Skills
Ability to plan, prepare and construct a wide range of advanced floral arrangements suitable for weddings, corporate events and large scale events.
Apply Design Principles
Understand and apply design elements and principles creatively in floristry work.
Industry Awareness
Identify and respond to current and emerging trends, designs, and merchandise in the floristry sector.
What You're Signing Up For
Study to become a florist with advanced skills in creating floral arrangements for weddings and corporate events. Learn to manage floristry teams and supply, while gaining hands-on experience and industry connections. The programme includes completion of three courses totaling 60 credits and awards 90 credits in total. It prepares you for roles managing retail floristry stores or running your own business.
Course Content
- Wedding and corporate floristry: planning, preparing and constructing advanced hand-tied, wired and base medium floral items.
- Application of design elements and principles to advanced floristry items.
- Identifying new trends and designs in the floristry industry.
- Staff and store management: leading and supporting floristry team members, monitoring and managing supply of goods.
- Event flowers: planning floral designs for events, preparing quotes, constructing large scale floral designs, applying design principles, reflecting on design and techniques.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) or equivalent
Sufficient English language competency (IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5 for international students)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Floristry
Creative Arts
Event Management
Retail Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Floral Designer
Floristry Team Leader