This programme is ideal for students who are passionate about flowers, creativity and design and wish to begin a career in the floristry industry.

Key reasons to study include:

• Learn professional floral design techniques from experienced florists.
• Develop practical skills in flower preparation, arrangement and presentation.
• Gain real-world experience in MIT's professional floristry training centre.
• Learn customer service and retail merchandising skills.
• Study in modern floristry facilities with industry-standard equipment.
• Create floral arrangements for weddings, corporate events and special occasions.
• Benefit from small class sizes with personalised lecturer support.
• Build industry connections with local florists and employers.
• Receive preparation for employment or further floristry study.
• Develop confidence in creative design and floral styling.

Programme Structure

Students complete the following four compulsory courses (60 credits):

1. Working in the Floristry Industry (15 Credits)

Topics include:

• Preparing simple floristry items
• Customer interaction
• Workplace communication
• Safe working practices
• Professional workplace behaviour

2. Design Elements and Principles of Floristry (15 Credits)

Students learn:

• Floral design principles
• Colour theory
• Balance and proportion
• Creating floral displays
• Design techniques

3. Merchandising Floristry Products (15 Credits)

Topics include:

• Retail display preparation
• Stock care and maintenance
• Product presentation
• Visual merchandising
• Floristry shop presentation

4. Simple Floristry Creations (15 Credits)

Students develop practical skills in:

• Selecting flowers and foliage
• Flower conditioning
• Floral construction techniques
• Bouquet preparation
• Packaging and presentation

Subjects / Topics Covered

Throughout the programme students study:

• Floral Design
• Flower Care and Conditioning
• Plant Materials
• Floristry Industry Practices
• Retail Floristry
• Floral Arrangements
• Customer Service
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Merchandising
• Colour Theory
• Design Principles
• Packaging Techniques
• Event Floral Preparation
• Workplace Communication

Disciplines / Specialisations

This qualification does not include specialist streams.

It provides a broad foundation in:

• Floristry Design
• Retail Floristry
• Floral Merchandising
• Customer Service
• Workplace Skills

Programme Highlights

• Nationally recognised NZQA Level 2 qualification.
• Industry-standard floristry training centre.
• Practical, hands-on learning.
• Modern teaching studios and flower storage facilities.
• Opportunities to work on real weddings and corporate events.
• Small class sizes with personalised support.
• Experienced lecturers with extensive floristry industry backgrounds.
• Strong employer and industry connections.
• Excellent pathway into higher-level floristry qualifications.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available for eligible applicants.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue entry-level employment such as:

• Junior Florist
• Floristry Assistant
• Retail Florist
• Floral Sales Assistant
• Flower Shop Assistant
• Event Floristry Assistant
• Floral Merchandising Assistant

Graduates may also continue into:

• New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3)
• Higher-level Floristry qualifications at MIT.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Practical classes are delivered in a professional floristry environment.
• Students complete literacy and numeracy assessments during the programme.
• Practical work requires handling fresh flowers, plants and floristry tools.
• Students should be prepared for standing, lifting and repetitive hand movements during practical sessions.
• International students must study on campus and cannot enrol in online delivery.
• Programme fees are subject to annual review and a Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) applies in addition to tuition fees.

Visa Requirements

International students must hold a valid New Zealand Student Visa before commencing studies.

Applicants generally require:

• Offer of Place from MIT
• Valid passport
• Evidence of tuition fee payment (where applicable)
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses
• Medical and travel insurance
• Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
• Student visa approval from Immigration New Zealand