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Florists

ANZSCO 3621

Employed

5,600

Part-time share

67%

Female share

84%

Median age

46 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Florists is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Floristry, Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant), Diploma of Floristry Design, and Certificate IV in Floristry.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.

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About this career

Florists prepare and sell floral arrangements.

What they typically do

  • Planning and designing floral arrangements
  • Arranging supply and storage of flowers, greenery, decorations and other items
  • Treating flowers to extend their life
  • Selecting, trimming and arranging flowers and other materials
  • Packing, wrapping, and attaching message cards to, and organising delivery of, completed arrangements
  • Serving customers and accepting payments
  • Advising customers on the selection of flowers and floral arrangements
  • May decorate hotels, churches, halls and other facilities for special events

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
27.6%
NSW
24.1%
QLD
22.9%
WA
9.3%
SA
8.7%
TAS
2.9%
ACT
2.6%
NT
1.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Florists.