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Flowers have held a special place in human society since time immemorial. Flowers have been used to celebrate special events all over the world for thousands of years, from ancient pagan festivals to modern day weddings. Some flowers have different meanings tied to them while others are valued purely for their decorative or fragrant properties. If you absolutely love flowers then being a florist could be a great career option for you.
As a florist you could expect to plan and prepare floral arrangements like bouquets, wreaths, sprays and vases of flowers. The huge range of flowers and plants available, each with its own particular set of properties and requirements, means that a fully qualified florist is a highly trained and knowledgeable professional. Florists usually work from retail stores where they can design, prepare and sell their creations directly to the public. Some florists choose to work from stalls where they can take advantage of a busy passing trade while others might travel to special events to create flower arrangements and displays.

Responsibilities & Skills

If designing for a special event a florist will discuss requirements with their client, taking into account the type of occasion and the budget. All florists will typically select flowers and greenery and trim flowers to suitable lengths, using wire to straighten them if necessary. They also arrange flowers and greenery in vases or secure them to plastic, wire or sponge bases, finishing off the arrangement with trimmings like ribbons, paper or bows. They need to take the temperature, watering requirements and storage needs into account to ensure that flowers remain in good condition.

• A good sense of design, colour and texture


• Creative with artistic capabilities


• An appreciation and knowledge of different types of flowers


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• A genuine love of flowers and desire to work with them

Required Qualifications

• Certificate II in Floristry - Assistant|http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/occupation/course/NSW/Certificate_II_in_Floristry_-_Assistant/Florist
• Certificate III in Floristry|http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/occupation/course/NSW/Certificate_III_in_Floristry/Florist
• Certificate IV in Floristry|http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/occupation/course/NSW/Certificate_IV_in_Floristry/Florist

Useful Links

• Australian Flower Council
• Service Skills Australia