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Floristry WSQ
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Course Overview
This course is developed to provide the learner with the knowledge on ribbons, wrappings, containers, accessories and bouquets and the application skills on bows, containers, accessories and assembly and dressing of hand bouquets. This competency-based learning is an integral foundation to floral products and services commonly associated in floristry and the Singapore floral industry.
The development of the course structure is in line with the Competency Units (CU) - FL-FS-102C-1 Dress floral products with bows, wrappings and other decorative accessories and FL-FS-104C-1 Assemble fresh flower bouquets. Both of these CUs are core modules in the WSQ Floristry Certificate Level qualification.
The course will be conducted in a classroom setting with facilitated training and guidance. Class size is limited so that each learner receives the individual attention that they need. Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on give a value-added learning experience.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the course and achieved Competency in the assessment will be awarded the ‘Statement of Attainment’ under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework.
For Whom
This course is recommended for learners who have had no formal classroom training in this subject or for an employee with job titles such as “florist assistant” and “florist”.
Assumed Skills and Knowledge of learners who wish to enroll for this course:
- Use of basic tools, floral hardware and maintenance of work area.
- Recognition of common flowers and plant material used in commercial floristry work.
- Able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3.
- Able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3.
- Able to use Numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
Contents
- Care and handling of flowers and plant materials
- Use and selection of flowers and plant materials
- Types of containers and their applications
- Types of accessories and their applications
- Types of ribbons
- Construction of bows and their applications
- Types of wrapping materials and their applications
- Assembly of bouquets
- Dressing bouquets with decorative wrappings and bows
- Interpretation of customer and work requirements
- Practical hands-on on a selection of hand bouquets
Duration of course
Total duration: 48 hours. (including Assessment). No. of Lessons: 5½ day sessions.
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Course fee
Full course fee: $1185.00 ($1267.95 with 7% GST)
Employers of company-sponsored applicants are eligible to apply for absentee payroll for courses conducted during working hours.
Tools Required
Learners are required to bring their personal tools such as florist scissors or secateurs, utility scissors (one pair each for paper and fabric), wire cutters, pliers, stapler and paper cutter. Other floral hardware used during the course will be provided.
Registration
Kindly submit WSQ course - Registration form, duly completed and signed. Confirmation of registration is upon receipt of payment.
Contact
Tel: (65) 6259 8315, (65) 6251 2323-Ext. 759
Email: CreativeWorkz@FarEastFlora.com
Course Venue: Creativeworkz. 565 Thomson Road, Singapore 298184