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Florists
design and prepare floral arrangements such as
bouquets, sprays, wreaths and vases of flowers and
prepare flowers for sale to the public. They also organise the
storage, sale and delivery of floral arrangements.
Their
tasks include arranging personalised wreaths for funerals or weddings,
cutting and presenting fresh flowers (such as those native to Australia) in
their store, or selecting flowers of a certain colour and appearance for an
arrangement.
ANZSCO description: 3621: Prepares and sells floral arrangements.
Knowledge, skills and
attributes
A florist needs:
an appreciation of the importance of discretion and confidentiality
when dealing with personal matters.
Duties and Tasks
Florists may perform the following tasks: Working conditions Florists
need to attend
flower markets early in the morning. They have a high level of contact with
the public. Florists work in florist shops and might also
travel to locations such as religious institutions, community events or
private gatherings to design and prepare floral arrangements. It is
important that florists do not have allergies or reactions to any kinds of
pollen, flowers or seeds. As florists converse frequently with the public,
they must have good communication and listening skills.
design
appropriate floral arrangements based on discussions with clients about
their requirements, including type of occasion and budget
Tools and technologies
When putting together floral arrangements, florists use materials such as
foam boards, wire and paper. A thorough knowledge of different forms of
flowers and the manner in which they should be stored and presented, is of
great importance. Similarly, florists should be aware of the symbolism of
different flowers and be able to pass this knowledge onto the public.
Education and training/entrance requirements
It is possible to work as a florist without any formal qualifications and
get training on the job.
You can become a florist by completing a traineeship in floristry. The
traineeship usually takes between 12 and 24 months to complete.
You may also improve your employment prospects if you complete a
Certificate in Floristry offered at TAFE Colleges and other registered
training organisations.
| Did You Know? Australia's National Flower is ....  The golden wattle, Acacia pycnantha, is Australia's national flower. Acacia is the largest genus in the family Mimosaceae, the Mimosa family, which is mainly tropical and sub-tropical. Acacia pycnantha, the golden wattle, grows to about 4 to 8 metres. In 1992, September 1 was formally declared National Wattle Day. Australian Capital Territory's Floral emblem is.... Royal Blue Bell  The royal bluebell, Wahlenbergia gloriosa, is the floral emblem of the Australian Capital Territory. Wahlenbergia gloriosa belongs to the Campanulaceae family. New South Wales' Floral emblem is....the Waratah  The waratah, Telopea speciosissima, is the state flower of New South Wales. It belongs to the Proteaceae family which includes the protea or sugarbush. The waratah is distinguished by a mass of deep red flowers grouped in rounded heads 7 to 10 centimetres in diameter surrounded by crimson bracts. It was proclaimed the official floral emblem of New South Wales in 1962. Name derivation: Telopea is derived from the Greek telopos, meaning "seen from afar." Speciosissima is the superlative of the Latin speciosus, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." Waratah is the Aboriginal name for the species. Flowering period The waratah flowers from September to November with nectar-seeking birds acting as pollinators. Northern Territory's Floral emblem is..... Sturt's Desert Rose  Sturt's desert rose (also known as Sturt desert rose), Gossypium sturtianum, is the floral emblem of Australia's Northern Territory. The specific and varietal names, sturtianum, honor Australian explorer Captain Charles Sturt (1795-1869) who first collected the species "in the beds of the creeks on the Barrier Range" during his journey to central Australia in 1844-45. Gossypium belongs to the hibiscus family, Malvaceae, which is widespread in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Queensland's Floral emblem is .....Cooktown Orchid  The Cooktown orchid, Dendrobium phalaenopsis, is the state flower of Queensland. Originally thought to be Dendrobium bigibbum, the correct botanical name for the Cooktown orchid has been the subject of speculation and debate. In fact, when the Cooktown orchid was proclaimed the floral emblem of Queensland in 1959, it was under the botanical name of Dendrobium bigibbum var phalaenopsis. But it appeared that when British botanist John Lindley (1799-1865) named the plant, it was not to be found near Cooktown, the north Queensland town after which the orchid was named. In 1880, New South Wales Surveyor General Robert FitzGerald described Dendrobium phalaenopsis as "obtained near Cooktown." A color plate of the orchid, which he published in December that year, is said to clearly illustrate the plant now known as the Cooktown orchid which FitzGerald described as "obtained in northern Queensland." South Australia's Floral emblem is.....Sturt's Desert Pea  Sturt's desert pea, Swainsona formosa, is the state flower of South Australia. It was adopted as the state's floral emblem in 1961. First discovered by the English explorer William Dampier on his 1688 visit to islands off the northwestern Australian coast, the plant's presence was noted by Australian explorer Charles Sturt in 1844 in areas between Adelaide and Central Australia. The flower was named after Sturt to commemorate his exploration of inland Australia. Sturt's desert pea was formerly called Clianthus formosus and is also known as Willdampia formosa (named after Dampier). The specific name formosa is Latin for "beautiful." Tasmania's Floral emblem is.....Tasmanian Blue Gum  The Tasmanian blue gum, Eucalyptus glololus Labill, is Tasmania's floral emblem. Found throughout the Australian island state of Tasmania, including the historic Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens, the Tasmanian blue gum grows largely in southern and eastern Tasmania and in the middle reaches of the Derwent River. Victoria's Floral emblem is....Common Heath  The common heath, Epacris impressa, has the distinction of being the first flower to be officially proclaimed an Australian state floral emblem. It was agreed at a meeting in 1951 by representatives of interested government departments, societies and individuals to name the common heath as the floral emblem of Victoria. Official proclamation of Victoria's state flower was made in 1958. Western Australia's Floral emblem is.....Red and Green Kangaroo Paw  The red and green kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos manglesii, is Western Australia's floral emblem. Plants of the genus Anigozanthos have an inflorescence bearing a resemblance to the paw of a kangaroo. The specific name, manglesii, honors an Englishman. Robert Mangles, who raised the red and green kangaroo paw in his Berkshire garden in the 1830s from seed sent from Australia. (Source: was at About.com: Australian Travel) |
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