Marjorie Milner College was founded by the late Marjorie Milner in 1946. Floristry courses were the first to be offered by the college and over the years has expanded to include Barbering Courses, Hairdressing Courses and Beauty Courses.
The nationally accredited scope of training for the College covers many facets of Hairdressing, Floristry and Beauty Therapy at the Melbourne Campus in Surrey Hills. The function of the College, which has not changed over the past 65 years, is to train students in the skills associated with the craft of their industry and to learn retail and selling skills.
The school originated in Bridge Road Richmond. The family ran Champagne Hairdressing Salon and Jocelyn Florist side by side and the School was located in the workroom area. In 1963 the School moved to Kew Junction.
It is the longest operating Floristry School in Australia and now functions as Marjorie Milner College with Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Courses in Melbourne. Marjorie Milner College also delivers in Tasmania. Marjorie Milner’s husband, Russell, studied a hairdressing apprenticeship in South Yarra after his mother owned six hairdressing salons around the Brighton area.
The Certificate III in Business reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance. Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Learn moreThe Certificate III in Hairdressing involves theory and practical work which will develop your skills in order to successfully provide a variety of hairdressing services. MMCollege operates a live salon to support students in applying and practicing their skills. Students will also learn how to effectively engage and work as a team within a hairdressing environment. After finishing the Certificate III in Hairdressing qualification, you will be a fully qualified hairdresser with a range of skills.
Learn moreThe Certificate IV in Floristry involves theory and practical work which intends to develop your skills in floristry. The Certificate IV focuses on floristry design, construction and sales skills and incorporates leadership and business skills.
After finishing the Certificate IV in Floristry you will be a fully qualified florist with a range of high level skills to ensure your success working in the field of floristry.
Learn moreThe Certificate III in Floristry involves theory and practical work which intends to develop your skills in floristry. The Certificate III focuses on floristry design, construction and sales skills.
After finishing the Certificate III in Floristry you will be a fully qualified florist with a range of well developed skills to ensure your success working in the field of floristry.
You also have the opportunity to improve your floristry skills through our various additional education pathways.
Learn moreThe Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) is an introduction to floristry. It focuses on retailing skills, flower care and basic floristry skills.
After finishing the Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant), you may be able to work within the floristry industry in a range of capacities, such as an assistant to senior florists or as a retail assistant within a florist shop. The program may also be used as a vocational stepping stone to the Certificate III in Floristry (SFL30115).
Learn moreThe Certificate III in Barbering reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
After successful completion of the Certificate III in Barbering qualification, you will be qualified to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
Learn moreThe Diploma of Floristry Design involves theory and practical work which intends to develop your skills in advanced floristry design and construction techniques. The Diploma focuses on innovative floristry designs, web maintenance and business management skills.
To undertake the Diploma of Floristry Design, students must first hold the Certificate IV in Floristry. After finishing the Diploma of Floristry Design you will be able to manage large scale events and design requirements of large corporate clients.
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