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WRF30104 Certificate III in Floristry

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: WRF04 Floristry
TAFE NSW Course No: 7736

The course provides training for people who want to become a skilled and competent florist. You will learn how to produce a range of floral products and operate the equipment that is found in a florist shop.

You will learn how to care for floristry stock and merchandise, prepare and display floristry stock, assemble and prepare floristry products, create floristry designs using hand tied and wiring techniques and a base medium, and provide service to the wide range of customers that buy floristry products. You will also learn how to apply the retail competencies you have achieved to a floristry outlet.

Career Opportunities: Florist.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in WRF40104 Certificate IV in Floristry, TAFE course no: 7737.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate, or equivalent, or completion of WRF20104 Certificate II in Floristry or equivalent, or relevant workplace or other appropriate experience.

Modules/Units
Core:
WRFD301B * Create floristry designs using hand tied techniques
WRFD302B * Create floristry designs using wiring techniques
WRFD303B * Create floristry designs using a base medium
WRFO201B * Provide service to floristry customers
WRFO202B * Care for floristry stock and merchandise
WRFO203B * Prepare and display floristry stock
WRFO204B * Assemble and prepare floristry products
WRFO306B * Apply product knowledge to meet customer needs
WRFO307B * Recommend on floristry products and services
WRRCA1B Operate retail equipment
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace
WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures
WRRER1B Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRF1B Balance register/terminal
WRRI1B Perform stock control procedures
WRRLP1B Apply safe working practices
WRRLP2B Minimise theft
WRRM2B Perform routine housekeeping duties
WRRM6A Create a display for a small business
WRRS1B Sell products and services
Electives:
BSBEBUS301A Search and assess online business information
BSBEBUS304A Buy online
BSBEBUS308A Maintain online business records
RTC2016A Recognise plants
RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants
RTF3020A Install and maintain interior plant displays
WRFO205A Apply techniques to update floristry industry knowledge
WRRER2B Coordinate work teams
WRRO15A Acquire and retain online customers
WRRO7A Profile a retail market
WRRO8A Develop innovative ideas at work
HLTFA1A Apply basic First Aid
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid
0662D Floristry design 1
0663D Floristry design 2
3223A Senior first aid
7735Q Workplace applications II (Floristry)
7735R Workplace applications III (Floristry)
*  indicates that the module contributes to the grade of the award

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Taree - You need to have completed the WRF20104 Certificate II in Floristry to enrol in this course.
Part-time day, 7 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year.
Contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600 for more information.

Wauchope - For students who have completed WRF20104 Certificate II in Floristry. Part-time, 1 day per fortnight. For trainees.
Contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500 for more information.

Wollongbar - For trainees or apprentices.
You need to have completed the WRF20104 Certificate II in Floristry to enrol in this course.
Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.
Contact Kerry Thompson on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.

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