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Course Location and Contact Information
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The Certificate II in Floristry provides training that gives participants the skills necessary to enter the Floristry industry. A sound basis in practical floristry skills will be developed along with the essential underpinning knowledge such as plant identification, care of stock, retail and customer service communications. Students will complete part of their training as a placement in a suitable floristry enterprise. There is a strong focus on the development of practical skills in contemporary techniques in Floristry. Students are actively encouraged to participate in floral competitions. NMIT provides excellent training facilities for floristry students. These include:
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Graduate of this course may gain employment in the floristry enterprises producing floral arrangements, retailing floral work, and preparing flowers for sale.
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The Certificate II in Floristry is approximately 462 hours in duration and is conducted as a full time course over three days per week for one semester. There is the possibility of completing some units of competency in the workplace.
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Certificate II - Courses commence in February and July.
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Prospective students will be interviewed to establish if this course is best suited to their needs.
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Apply directly to the Horticulture Department
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students enrolling into this course who have completed studies at other institutions should discuss the possibility of being exempted from related units in this course. If a student can demonstrate a full practical and theoretical understanding of the unit from their work then they may discuss the option of being assessed for this in their workplace. Students are eligible for Skills Recognition. Students, who are granted exemptions for parts of their course, may negotiate an individual mode of delivery with the course coordinator.
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Successful completion of the Certificate II in Floristry may lead into the Certificate III in Floristry. Units completed in Certificate II in Floristry will gain the student credit for units in Certificate III in Floristry.
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Total Hours - 462
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A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies. Assessment methods include:
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All floral materials and sundries provided.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II in Floristry.
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