The purpose of this qualification is to enable the recognition of intermediate level skills and knowledge required by the floristry industry. The qualification is for people with entry level experience who wish to progress their skills and knowledge in the floristry industry. Learners will benefit by having a qualification that recognises their skills and provides a training and career pathway in the floristry industry. Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Prepare hand-tied, base medium, and wired floral items to meet customer specifications for a range of purposes and occasions Display and maintain plant materials and arrangements in a retail outlet to maximise their impact Provide front-of-shop customer service and refer complaints Course Content FLC01 Prepare and construct hand tied floral designs FLC02 Construct and present wired floristry products FLC03 Prepare base medium and construct FLC04 Provide comprehensive quality customer service to floristry customers US20696 Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of floristry design Career Opportunities The industry will benefit having trainees who can work effectively and demonstrate intermediate level floristry skills. Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance and will have some responsibility for their own performance. Satisfactory Completion To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve: A minimum of 55 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry full-time over 18 weeks or part-time over two years