You will learn to

• Select and arrange fresh flowers and foliage in accordance to the floral design and clients requirements for weddings.

Objectives

• Identify tools and equipment required for work on arrangement of flowers.
• Check clients order to determine type of flower and job requirements.
• Collect flowers, foliage and fillers according to order or set design.
• Utilise a selection of basic wiring techniques for the flower arrangement.
• Match different gauges of wire with a selection of flowers as per industry standard.
• Arrange selected flowers and foliage in accordance with a selection of floral design.
• Prepare a variety of species which require various supporting methods of wiring.
• Select suitable types of decorative accessories and/or message holders for use.
• Clarify problems relating to work order requirements with the supervisor.
• Utilise appropriate methods to keep floral products fresh.
• Perform flower arrangement activities in accordance to WSH guidelines.

Assessment

• Practical
• Short-answer question
• Role play

You will receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of this module and its assessment.

Entry Requirements

• 21 years and above.
• Speak, listen and read English at a proficiency level not lower than Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3, and manipulate numbers at a level not lower than Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
• Never attended school; pre-primary / kindergarten education; primary education without PSLE / PSPE certification or equivalent.
• Minimal work experience (less than one year) in the landscape / floristry industry as a Nursery Technician / Florist.

Who should attend

• Nursery Technician
• Florist
• Individual interest to be employed in the floristry industry.