This programme is ideal for students who have a passion for creativity and wish to develop intermediate floristry skills for employment within the floral industry.

Key benefits include:

• Develop advanced practical floristry techniques.
• Learn to create floral arrangements for celebration and sympathy occasions.
• Build customer service and retail merchandising skills.
• Gain practical experience in an industry-standard floristry environment.
• Create professional floral displays using recognised design principles.
• Learn from experienced floristry professionals.
• Study in small classes with personalised support.
• Develop confidence in floral design, sales and customer consultation.
• Build industry connections through practical projects.
• Prepare for employment or progression to the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4).

Programme Structure

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

Floristry Customer Service (15 Credits)

Students learn to:

• Assist customers professionally.
• Recommend suitable floral products.
• Apply personal presentation skills.
• Prepare quotations for customer requirements.

Floristry Display, Merchandising and Operations (15 Credits)

Topics include:

• Creating retail displays.
• Product merchandising.
• Maintaining floral products.
• Promoting floristry products and services.
• Applying design principles to displays.

Sympathy Designs (15 Credits)

Students develop skills in:

• Planning sympathy floral arrangements.
• Constructing hand-tied, wired and base-medium designs.
• Applying floral design principles.
• Evaluating completed designs.

Celebration Occasions (15 Credits)

Students learn to:

• Design floral arrangements for celebrations.
• Create bouquets and wired floral designs.
• Produce arrangements for weddings and special occasions.
• Reflect on design techniques and construction methods.

Subjects / Topics Covered

The programme includes:

• Floristry Customer Service
• Retail Sales
• Floral Design
• Colour Theory
• Design Principles
• Flower Conditioning
• Floral Construction
• Sympathy Floral Arrangements
• Celebration and Wedding Flowers
• Retail Merchandising
• Workplace Operations
• Product Promotion
• Workplace Communication
• Professional Practice

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

This qualification does not offer specialist streams.

Instead, students receive comprehensive training in:

• Retail Floristry
• Floral Design
• Customer Service
• Floral Merchandising
• Celebration Floristry
• Sympathy Floristry

Programme Highlights

• NZQA Level 3 nationally recognised qualification.
• Industry-standard floristry training facilities.
• Modern flower chiller and retail-style teaching studio.
• Extensive hands-on practical learning.
• Small class sizes with personalised support.
• Experienced floristry lecturers with industry expertise.
• Real-life industry projects including weddings and corporate events.
• Strong employer connections throughout Auckland.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available.
• Excellent pathway into the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4).

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue employment in roles such as:

• Florist
• Retail Florist
• Floristry Assistant
• Wedding Florist
• Event Florist
• Floral Merchandising Assistant
• Flower Shop Consultant
• Floral Sales Assistant

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Practical training is delivered in a professional floristry environment that reflects current industry practice.
• Students may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments during the programme.
• Practical activities involve lifting, standing, flower preparation and repeated hand movements.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for eligible students.
• Individual courses may also be available as Certificates of Proficiency (COP), subject to availability.
• International students must attend on-campus classes and comply with attendance requirements.

Visa Requirements

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

Applicants generally require:

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