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A Floristry Assistant helps with the preparation and selling of flower arrangements. You might arrange supply of flowers to your store and make sure products are properly stored and handled. Floristry Assistants liaise with customers and provide advice on their choice of floral arrangements. You might create bouquets for customers or provide decorations for special events such as weddings.
Floristry Assistants should have strong customer service skills and be able to work to client requirements. It’s important you can follow instructions and manage several tasks at one time. Floristry Assistants should be creative and be aware of available flower stock. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Floristry Assistant.
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The Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) (SFL20115) will teach you how to create beautiful flower arrangements ready for sale. This nationally recognised qualification will get you started in a florist shop receiving, storing, and caring for floristry stock, while interacting with customers. The course will teach you how to recognise flower and plant materials, assemble different types of floristry products, and use correct tools and equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Floristry Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 7,400 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Floristry Assistant. Floristry Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Floristry Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Floristry. This course will give you the skills to create flower arrangements and covers topics including receiving, storing and caring for floristry stock and interacting with customers. You’ll also learn to recognise flower and plant materials, assemble floristry products and use correct tools and equipment.
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Here are some potential career pathways within floristry. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Floristry
Floristry Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Florist
$1,050 weekly pay
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