Floristry at Box Hill Institute

As the longest-running provider of floristry apprenticeship training nationwide, Box Hill Institute is the place to study floristry in the 21st Century.

Located within easy reach of Melbourne and offering Certificates II, III and IV in Floristry, the Centre boasts a proud record of innovation in teaching.

The Centre also has outstanding facilities, which includes the student-operated Flowers on Elgar training business.

The Institute's teaching staff promotes the art of floral design as a professional career and are actively involved in industry events and promotion, particularly with major supporter, Interflora Australia.

The floristry department enters competitions at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and WorldSkills, with many students winning awards in these events.

The team is passionate about establishing and maintaining higher standards in professional floral design.

This is achieved through industry contacts, hands-on experience in florist shops, and participating in floristry workshops and demonstrations.

Box Hill Institute's Certificate II in Floristry gives students the retail and floristry skills necessary to succeed.

Students are taught industry specific skills such as base, medium, handheld and wired floristry to cater for weddings, funerals, corporate functions and retail floristry.

They also learn basic workplace skills such as communication and housekeeping,

The Centre prides itself on its flexibility in training, expertise in teaching and knowledge of current trends, and practical training methods.

Contact Details:

Phone: +61 3 9286 9475
Web Address: http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/Courses/FLO25.htm