Florist

What people in this role do:

• Design floral arrangements based on requirements specified by clients, including type of occasion and budget available
• Select flowers and greenery, trim flowers to suit, strengthening them with wire if necessary
• Select and arrange flowers and greenery and secure them to a wire or plastic base, adorn with ribbons or other trimmings
• Ensure flowers remain in good condition by taking into account the temperature, watering requirements and storage needs
• Deliver flowers locally and relay interstate and overseas orders
• Select flowers of dried, paper, silk or latex and fruits and other materials and make into arrangements
• Provide flowers for decorations of churches, halls etc for weddings and other special occasions
• Perform management and administration duties, such as maintaining financial records and supervising staff

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Artistic and creative abilities
• A good sense of composition, colour and texture
• A knowledge of different varieties of flowers
• Good communication and business skills (if operating a business)
• Ability to be discrete and confidential
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: retail outlets or self employed
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?