You can choose to commence your program in either January, April, July or September.

Our next series of classes start in April 2020 and we have spots available for classes on TUESDAY (start 14th), THURSDAY (start 16th) or SATURDAY (start 18th).

When you are ready to enrol please contact our Student Enrolment Manager by phone on (02) 9550 7755 or by email to school@pearsonsflorist.com.au

Our office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday

Please be sure to read our full Terms and Conditions on the course before you proceed with your enrolment. A full copy of our Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Most students complete the course in 9 months studying one day per week. With our flexible program you can select to fast-track your study by attending more than one class per week and finish within 3-6 months.  Or you can spread your studies over the full two years. It's your choice. Your enrolment is valid for TWO YEARS.

To see our current fee and pricing options, download our course brochure here.

What do my fees include:

All training
Workbooks
Self-paced tutorials (except for the flowers)
Majority of your flowers, wrapping, basic tools and other sundry materials required to undertake the course*. (Except $200 for 4 assignments)
Our Enrichment Program

What is NOT included in my fees:

Flowers for FOUR ASSIGNMENTS.  (Budget $200 WHOLESALE in total)
Replacement of lost Sundry Items and Workbooks
If you miss a class or want to repeat a class, you can subject to availability. There will be a material/admin fee.
Private Tuition
Flowers and materials for optional SELF-PACED Tutorials

To read our Full Terms and Conditions click here.

Yes, but this is dependent on the visa that you hold.

As Pearsons is NOT REGISTERED with the Australian Government (CRICOS) to accept International Students on a Student Visa, you would have to apply yourself for a short term Visitors Visa. We cannot assist students with a visa to Australia.

There are a variety of visas that would allow you to study at Pearsons.

Here are some Visas that MAY be applicable to you:

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Subclass 651 eVisitor

Working holiday visa (subclass 417)

Work and Holiday Subclass 462

If you are not eligible to study under our Certificate III program, you MAY be able to complete a similar unaccredited program called Pearsons Commercial Design Certificate. Please enquire to find out more.

Yes. The more you practice the better a florist you will become!  We recommend you allocate 2-3 hours per week to practice your floristry and complete any assignments if you are studying over 9 months. More time will need to be allocated each week if you choose to fast track the program.

No previous floristry skills or experience is required.
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age and require satisfactory completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

All are welcome to join our course. Floristry is visual so most students with English as a Second Language are able to develop the practical skills required to become a work ready florist.
However the theory and written elements of the course can be more challenging.  We recommend meeting with our Enrolment Manager prior to enrolling to discuss the type of support you may require to complete the course. Additional fees may apply.

Enrolment on to the course does not automatically guarantee that a student will have the skills to complete all elements of the course. 

To be able to complete all learning and assessments and work effectively in the flower industry you will need:  
a)       A sound command of written and oral English for effective communication both during your course and in the workplace. For example, providing customer service in a flower shop, understanding a client’s needs and quoting for wedding flowers and other functions or events.   
b)       Year 10 or equivalent numeracy skills so you are able to calculate the value of flowers to be used in a bouquet and manage all retail transactions.   
c)       Physical attributes of working in a florist requiring both fine and gross motor skills. Your work day is likely to include unpacking flowers, lifting buckets, flower care and handling, maintaining the store display and standing for long periods. When designing floral arrangements you will be using your hands for fine wiring and making large bouquets.

There are 34 full-day theory and practical classes.  Class times vary from 9am to 5pm depending on the Cluster. We recommend you allocate time for HOMEWORK and practice each week. You must complete a minimum of 5-days Work Experience in a florist. This can be undertaken at Pearsons Florist Darlinghurst within your two-year enrolment period.

To be awarded your certificate you must be assessed as competent in all 21 Units of competency for this qualification.  This can be achieved by successfully completing all practical assessments, theory assignments and formal work experience.  

If you have commenced floristry study at another institution or have experience working as a florist, you may be eligible for exemption for some components of this qualification. For more information read our RPL policy.

Classes are held in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Find out more here.

Yes, to obtain your Certificate you do need to complete a minimum of 5 full days of work experience in the florist industry. If you are enrolled on our FLEXIBLE Certificate III program you can complete this at Pearsons Darlinghurst. We also recommend you take advantage of any other work experience opportunities as possible. However, Work Experience at Pearsons is not offered to students enrolled under our Smart and Skilled program. They should already have employment in the industry.

We endeavour to support students with Special Learning Needs. A meeting will be organised with the student and the School to determine the best way to respond to specific learning needs.  This might involve Private Tuition, taking a class more than one time, reading material prior to attending a class, having a support person present in the classroom. These arrangements will be put in place on an individual basis and might incur extra cost to the student. Our aim is to provide a supportive learning environment for all students.  

To work effectively in floristry you need good communication and physical skills. You will need to be able to communicate with colleagues and customers, basic numeracy skills and good fine and gross motor skills.

Enrolment on to the course does not automatically guarantee that a student will have the skills to complete all elements of the course. 

VET FEE HELP is available for students studying at DIPLOMA courses and above.