Higher
Identify Flowers & Plant Material & Their Use in Commercial Floristry (WSQ Higher Certificate)
- $890.00
WSQ Higher Certificate in Floristry Operations Unit:
Identify Flowers & Plant Material & Their Use in Commercial Floristry
Unit Objective
On successful completion of this unit, the participant will have the knowledge and application skills to identify flowers and plant materials. The unit covers the identification of flowers, foliage, plant material, and potted plants; and application of seasonal availability, lifespan, desired features, and characteristics for floral design.
Additional Fee
Admin Fee: $50
Registration Fee: $50 (applicable to new students only)
Admin and Registration fees cannot be paid via SkillsFuture Credit.
Where applicable, students may proceed to claim SkillsFuture Credits on receipt of an official invoice from NIFD.
*Please refer to the tables below for more information.
Identify Flowers & Plant Material & Their Use in Commercial Floristry – FL-HS-201C-1/ TGS-2019503718
Unit Abbreviation: Commercial
Unit Content
1. Describe plant structures and relate their functions to plant health and flower longevity
2. Manage environmental factors to maintain the quality of flowers and foliage
3. Identify flower and plant material forms, shapes and growth characteristics
4. Identify a broad selection of flowers and plant materials
5. Select quality flowers and plant material according to desired characteristics as required in commercial floristry work
Mode of Training
Classroom
| Core Unit | Unit Reference | List of Competency Units | Unit | Duration | Session 1 | Session 2 (9am-6pm) |
| FL-HS-201C-1 | TGS-2019503718 | Identify Flowers & Plant Material & Their Use in Commercial Floristry | Core | 24 | Mar 23, 29, 30 | Jul 3, 10, 17 |
Course Fees
| Core Unit/ Unit Reference | List of Competency Units | Unit | Duration | Unit Fee |
| FL-HS-201C-1 TGS-2019503718 | Identify Flowers & Plant Material & Their Use in Commercial Floristry | Core | 24 | $890 |
Funding
Certifiable courses approved by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) will receive SSG's funding:
(1) Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents ≥ Age 21
(2) SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) – for Singaporeans ≥ Age 40
All the applicants must attain minimum attendance of 75% in the course, attempt all assessments and be certified competent in order to be eligible for the funding. Failing which the individual is liable to the forfeiture of the grant and bear the full course.
| WSQ Course Fee | Singaporean ≥ Age 40 (Age Based on Year, Funding Capped at $25/hr) | Singaporean Age 21 to 39 or Singapore PR (Age Based on Year, Funding Capped at $17/hr) | Non Residents |
| Total Unit Fee (1 unit - 24 Hours) | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| SSG Funding | -$600 | -$408 | – |
| Nett Unit Fee (SkillsFuture Credit Claimable for Singaporeans & SPR) | $290 | $482 | $890 |
| Admin & Registration Fee (Not Claimable by SkillsFuture Credit, Non-refundable)* | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Nett Fee Payable | $390 | $582 | $990 |
*Admin Fee $50 (applicable to new and existing students), Registration Fee $50 (only applicable to new students)
- Having Completed WSQ Certificate in Floristry Operations*,
- Knowledge of the Elements, Principles, Techniques and Forms of Design
- Skills to Apply A Wide Selection of Floral Designs and Arrangements
- Able to Use Computer Software such as MS Office
- Awareness of Copyright, Moral Rights and Intellectual Property Issues
- Able to Listen, Read, Speak and Write in English at a Proficiency Level
*Or equivalent floral knowledge, subjected to Nobleman's evaluation of student's competency to join this course
