National Certificate in Floristry (Level 2)

This is an introductory qualification for people entering a career in the floristry industry, and recognises the skills of a junior florist. People credited with the qualification are able to demonstrate fundamental floristry knowledge and skills, under the supervision of a senior florist.

Holders of the qualification are able to demonstrate knowledge of flowering plants and foliage, and the principles and elements of floristry design. They are able to determine customer requirements, deal with complaints and ensure customers receive quality service, and promote the benefits of a range of services to meet the individual requirements of customers; maintain and care for fresh flowers and plants, including sundries and ancillary items; prepare, arrange, and present floristry stock and merchandise; and prepare, wire, assemble, wrap, and package floristry products to a specific design.

The compulsory section of this qualification can contribute to the National Certificate in Floristry (Level 4) with an optional strand in Advanced [Ref: 1151].

Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging people, place, culture, and values. 

Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all. 

More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job.  We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals. 

We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.