The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credential system that trains, develops, assesses and recognises adult workers for competencies needed to stay employable. With clear progression pathways, workers can use the training for this qualification to upgrade their skills: Certificate > Higher Certificate > Advanced Certificate > Diploma.
WSQ FLORISTRY
1. WSQ CERTIFICATE IN FLORISTRY OPERATIONS
(Unit Code FL-HS-101C-1/ CRS-Q-0032255-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge in recognising and selecting flowers and plant materials for use in commercial floristry including knowledge in plant structure and characteristics.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in the selection of flowers and plant materials.
What you will be learning:
- Basic principles that aid and support the skill to correctly select quality fresh flower and plant materials.
- A private guided tour to the flower wholesaler
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FP-101C-1/ CRS-Q-0034233-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge required to care for and store fresh flowers and plant materials.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in the caring and storing flowers and plant materials.
What you will be learning:
- Skills and techniques required to receive stock, grade and check quality, condition, treat and store fresh flowers.
- The use of appropriate containers for storage, dye floral materials and maintain and care for potted plants.
- Assemble 3 arrangements, namely Parallel, Crescent and Inverted-T
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-DS-101C-1/ CRS-Q-0033343-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge and application skills to recognise the elements and principles of design.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in principles and elements of floral design.
What you will be learning:
- Skills and techniques to recognise the principles and elements of floral design and colour harmony in nature, art work and floristry.
- Drawing and sketching skills to enhance your ability to prepare simple graphic illustrations of your design.
- Sketch and assemble 3 floral designs.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-103C-1/ CRS-Q-0031622-FL)
This unit provides Learners with skills and knowledge to identify, use and maintain a selection of tools and equipment commonly used in the commercial floristry industry.
Duration: 16 hours
This course comprises 4 sessions x 4 hours (3 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in principles and elements of floral design.
What you will be learning:
- Skills and knowledge required to identify, use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Identify, prepare and use of floral hardware.
- Store and maintain silk, dried and simulated flowers and clean work area
- Assemble Asymmetrical floral design.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-102C-1/ CRS)
This unit provides Learners with skills and knowledge to identify, use and maintain a selection of tools and equipment commonly used in the commercial floristry industry.
Duration: 16 hours
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in dressing and enhancing commercial floral products.
What you will be learning:
- Skills and knowledge required to identify, and construct bows in a variety of ribbons and materials
- Various methods of wrappings in different forms of boxes, bags and containers.
- Creative use of other decorative accessories for commercial floristry products.
- Selection of appropriate cards, envelopes, message holders for use in commercial floristry products.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code: FL-FS-103C-1/ CRS-Q-0031622-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge and skill in designing and creating visually appealing Corsage and Headdress.
Duration: 16 hours
This course is comprised of 4 sessions x 3 hours (3 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skill in wiring techniques.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge and skills in applying wiring techniques.
What you will be learning:
- Application skill in wiring techniques.
- Different gauge of wires.
- Application skill in using floral tape.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code: FL-FS-104C-1/ CRS-Q-0028064-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge and skills in assembling fresh flowers bouquets.
Duration: 24 hours
This course is comprised of 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge and skill in bouquet arrangements.
What you will be learning:
4 different bouquet arrangements, namely:
- Strauss bouquet with long stems.
- Strauss bouquet with short stems.
- Flat wrap bouquet with long stems.
- Round wrap bouquet with long stems.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy.
- SkillsFuture Credit.
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(Unit Code: FL-FS-101E-1/ CRS-Q-0031298-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge and skills in assembling fresh flowers and other floral materials using floral foam.
Duration: 24 hours
This course is comprised of 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment on the last day of every course)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge and skill in assembling flowers using floral foam.
What you will be learning:
- Assemble 3 arrangements, namely: Round, Vertical and Fan design.
- Prepare for work using correct tools, protective equipment, selection of appropriate floral containers.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy.
- SkillsFuture Credit.
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(Unit Code FL-FS-102E-1/ CRS-Q-0034017 -FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge required to care for and store fresh flowers and plant materials.
Duration: 24 hours
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
- Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
- New industry entrants seeking basic knowledge in principles and elements of floral design.
What you will be learning:
Learn the basic step by step in creating a hamper from selecting items, to themes and co-ordinating the overall colour scheme with containers, gift items, ribbon and decorative embellishments.
4 practical sessions:
- Prepare corporate hampers using contemporary containers
- Prepare and dress a pyramid style hamper with cellophane paper
- Prepare and dress western style hamper with cellophane paper
- Prepare and dress western style hamper with shrink paper
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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2. WSQ HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FLORISTRY OPERATIONS (prerequisite: Certificate)
(Unit Code FL-HS-201C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to identify flowers and plant materials, including the foliage, and their seasonal availability, lifespan, features and characteristics, as well as their application in floral design.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants with basic skills looking to further enhance their knowledge.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge in the identification of flowers, plants and foliage, and its application in specific designs, events or occasions.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FP-201C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to ensure quality of materials during conditioning, storage, maintenance, delivery hygiene practices including customer services like after-sale care and services.
Duration: 16 hours
This course comprises 4 sessions x 4 hours (3 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants with basic skills looking to further enhance their knowledge.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge in handling and care of flowers and plant materials.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-DS-201C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills and knowledge to apply the elements of design to a floral product, including the use of drawing and sketching skills to enhance the florist’s ability to interpret and prepare graphic illustrations of proposed floral designs. It teaches the principles of composition, unity, proportion, accent, balance, harmony and rhythm as applied in the various floral design forms.
Duration: _ hours
This course comprises _sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants with basic skills looking to further enhance their knowledge.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge in elements and principles of design and their application in floral design.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
*We are currently not offering this module in our school.
(Unit Code FL-FS-201C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to perform wiring for specific floral product construction in the preparation of floral products.
Duration: 16 hours
This course comprises 4 sessions x 4 hours (3 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants with basic skills looking to further enhance their knowledge and skills.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge and skills in more advanced wiring techniques including wiring of non-floral materials such as fruits, vegetables, grass, berries and dried fruits.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-202C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills to create different bouquet styles.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
You will learn to create bouquet styles including circular posy, strauss bouquet, spiral informal bouquet and vertical bouquet.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-203C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the floristry worker with the skills and knowledge to prepare a number of arrangements based upon a variety of design forms set on a variety of base mediums.
Duration: 24 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
Manipulation and weaving of leaves, advanced circular bowl arrangement, advanced fan design arrangement and asymmetrical arrangement.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-201E-1)
(Elective Unit)
This unit equips the trainee with the skills and knowledge to make the wedding day look spectacular: trainees will be taught how to do bouquets, wired posy, wrist spray, boutonniere, wedding hair piece, floral arrangement for wedding rings.
Duration: 32 hours
This course comprises 8 sessions x 4 hours (7 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge and skills in wedding venue enhancements, wedding car decoration, table settings, tableware enhancement, wall hanging arrangement.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FS-206E-1)
(Electives Unit)
This unit teaches the design techniques and use of unique and creative containers to arrange gifts and floral items.
Duration: 16 hours
This course comprises 4 sessions x 4 hours (3 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge and design techniques and use of unique containers to arrange gifts and floral items.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-SV-201E-1)
(Electives Unit)
This unit teaches the trainee on the skills and knowledge of venue enhancements in a wedding event: venue enhancement (pew ends and garlands), wedding car doors, chair backs, tableware enhancements (napkin ring, wine glass, cake knife) and large wall arrangement.
Duration: 32 hours
This course comprises 6 sessions x 4 hours (5 training lessons + 1 Assessment)
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment (SOA) if they achieved at least 75% attendance, and having passed the assessment and certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
Knowledge and techniques in venue enhancement including pew ends, garlands, wedding car door decoration, chair backs, tableware enhancements, large wall hanging arrangement.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credit
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3. WSQ Advanced Certificate in Floristry Supervision (prerequisite: Higher Certificate)
(Unit Code FL-DS-301C-1/ CRS-Q-0030737-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge in the application of artistic elements and principles of designs to internationally and locally recognized floral design forms and floral styles. Design techniques used in floristry to display artistry, creativity and craftsmanship will be taught.
Duration: 24 hours
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment if they achieved at least 75% attendance and having certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to further enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
- Preparation for floral works.
- Collect flowers and plant materials for fresh flower bouquets
- Assemble a variety of fresh flower bouquets.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FD-302C-1/ CRS-Q-0030737-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge to design, plan, prepare, produce and evaluate fresh flower designs using a base medium.
Duration: 32 hours
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment if they achieved at least 75% attendance and having certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to further enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
- Design, plan, prepare, produce and evaluate fresh flower designs using a base medium.
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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(Unit Code FL-FD-304E-1/ CRS-Q-0030737-FL)
This unit provides Learners with knowledge to design, plan, prepare, produce gifts and floral items using containers of all varieties.
Duration: 24 hours
Certification:
Learners will be awarded Statement of Attainment if they achieved at least 75% attendance and having certified competent through the assessment.
Who should attend:
Floral assistants looking to further enhance their skills.
What you will be learning:
- Determine the concept for a customized gift and floral items using containers.
- Develop detail design specification for customized arrangement using fresh pant materials in a base medium
Contact us to learn more about funding incentives available:
- Skills Future Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit
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4. WSQ DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY MANAGEMENT (prerequisite: Advanced Certificate)
(Unit Code FL-MK-401C-1)
(Core Unit)
The WSQ Diploma in Floristry Management course delivers beyond the aspect of just a florist who does the daily arranging of flowers for customers. It transforms a florist into a well-respected professional, upgrading their skills and knowledge, so that they are competent in areas such as designing, managing, marketing & sales, IT skill, communication & presentation skills and leadership skills.
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(Unit Code FL-DS-401C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to accomplish creative and artistic expression based upon interpretation of design elements and principles, history of design and craftsmanship, application to industry practices, application of new trends and personal style development.
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(Unit Code FL-DS-402C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to develop and prepare concept and preliminary documentation for design work of projects which may include conferences, conventions, themed events, weddings, garden festivals, company/ franchise outfits and hotels.
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(Unit Code FL-DS-403C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to develop detailed design drawings and specifications for floral design or display projects.
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(Unit Code FL-SV-401C-1)
(Core Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker with the skills and knowledge required to implement, stage and manage floral events as to brief, contractual and legislative requirements. Requirements may include project resources, appropriate facilities, special permissions, venue and authority negotiations, production of displays, personnel, legal and financial management and monitoring requirements.
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(Unit Code FL-MK-402E-1)
(Elective Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker the knowledge to create an in-house catalogue: to organize photographs, layout, e-commerce, printing formats and distribution. It also covers knowledge in the presentation of a paper-based catalogue, as well as electronic format.
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(Unit Code FL-TD-402E-1)
(Elective Unit)
This unit equips the Floristry worker with the skills and knowledge in the areas of personal image, performance and showmanship required to deliver an effective presentation or performance.
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ABOUT NOBLEMAN SCHOOL
NSFD offers an array of choices when it comes to floral courses. We believe that the focus of learning in this art should not be limited to flower arranging but also to develop other area of expertise.
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