What does a Floristry (Level 3) trainee do?
• design appropriate floral arrangements based on discussions with clients about their requirements, including type of occasion and budget available • select flowers and greenery, taking into account the expected life of each flower, and trim flowers to a suitable length, strengthening them with wire if necessary • arrange flowers and greenery in vases or secure them to a wire or plastic base, finishing the arrangement with ribbons or other trimmings • ensure that flowers remain in good condition taking into account the temperature, watering requirements and storage needs • arrange local delivery of flowers and relay interstate and overseas orders • arrange dried flowers, paper, silk or latex, flowers and fruits and other materials • decorate churches and halls for weddings and other special occasions • participate in management and administration, such as determining costs of floral arrangements, maintaining financial records and supervising staff. Florists may need to attend flower m
