Southern Cross Campus
Florist Kaihoko Putiputi
Florists design and prepare flower arrangements, and sell flowers, indoor plants and accessories such as vases and baskets.
Florists may do some or all of the following:
- help people choose flowers or plants
- design and put together flowers in bouquets, posies and arrangements
- deliver or arrange delivery of flowers
- look after flowers and indoor plants
- buy plants, wrap, vases and baskets from sales representatives
- keep records and accounts
- attend markets and auctions and bid for flowers.
Physical Requirements
Florists need to be fit and strong, as the job involves a lot of lifting and bending. They should also have good hand-eye co-ordination.
They must not have pollen allergies because flowers might set off allergic reactions.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for florists includes:
- work experience in florist shops
- work that involves customer service or handling money
- window-dressing work
- work in plant nurseries
- graphic design.
Personal Qualities
Florists need to be:
- creative and artistic, with a good eye for colour, texture and detail
- confident
- adaptable
- good with people, and excellent communicators
- skilled at planning and organising.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for florists includes:
- work experience in florist shops
- work that involves customer service or handling money
- window-dressing work
- work in plant nurseries
- graphic design.
Subject Recommendations
Three years of secondary education is needed to enter many floristry courses. English, design and art are useful subjects.
Florists can earn around $19-$20 per hour per year.
Many florists go on to set up their own shops or businesses.
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