Florist
Arrange fresh and dried flowers for sale and display
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- What's it like to be a Florist?
- How to become a Florist
- Latest Florist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Florists
- Is Florist the right role for you?
- Florist role reviews
What's it like to be a Florist?
Florists select, prepare and arrange fresh and dried flowers for floral arrangements for sale or display. Floristry is suited to individuals who have high attention to detail, excellent knowledge of flower varieties and a flair for colour and design. Florists may be self-employed, work in a shop, warehouse environment or for a company that installs arrangements for events such as weddings and funerals.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Planning, designing and arranging the supply, storage and arrangement of flowers, foliage and decorations.
- Using a variety of tools and containers to select, trim, treat and store flowers to extend their life.
- Advising customers on selection of flowers, wreaths and bouquets, in addition to packing, wrapping and organising delivery of floral arrangements.
How to become a Florist
To become a florist, a VET qualification is usually required, but you can also become a Florist through an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Explore available floristry courses, such as a Certificate III in Floristry (SFL30115) or Certificate IV in Floristry (SFL40115). These are usually courses with a mix of practical and theoretical experiences.
- If you wish to further your studies, consider undertaking a Diploma of Floristry Design (SFL50115).
- There are many career options for Florists, such as owning your own boutique, arranging instalments for functions and events or becoming a floral design teacher.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Florists.Latest Florist jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Florist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Floristry
Floral Design
Weddings
Customer Service
Flower Arrangement
Creative Ability
Thoroughness
Hygienic
Creative Thinking
Neat Personal Presentation
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Latest Florist reviews
Feb 2025
"A creatively fulfilling and rewarding career that brings joy to people through beautiful floral designs, despite the physical demands and seasonal pressures."
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Floristry
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationRetail & Consumer Products
The good thingsThe good things
If you are passionate about flowers and floral design, working as a florist is a highly rewarding career. Creating beautiful arrangements brings joy to customers and special moments in...
The challengesThe challenges
Working as a florist can be physically demanding, with long hours on your feet and handling heavy buckets of water and flowers. The job also involves working in cold environments, espec...
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Nov 2023
I love working with flowers, but it's hard to find an ideal place to settle, that will give you a realistic income
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Floristry
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationRetail & Consumer Products
The good thingsYou get to work with flowers. I enjoy designing new floral arrangements. Places that allow you to have more creative freedom are especially good.
The challengesHard to get decent pay. Lots of places have very specific styles that you will have to learn each time you change work places. Sometimes of the year it's dead quiet, and others, crazy busy. It's very ...
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