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SUSFLORIST Sustainable Floristry

Date
Location
March 18, 2026 Byron Community College - Mullum Campus
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Join our class in creating beautiful floral arrangements with a focus on environmental sustainability. Emphasising seasonal Australian-grown flowers, you will learn to celebrate the beauty and imperfections that nature offers. Discover techniques for arranging flowers using alternative containers and mechanics that promote sustainability.
 
This course covers strategies to avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle in floristry. You will explore the impact of floral foam and learn about alternatives to reduce reliance. Through discussions and practical exercises, you will create floral designs with an earth-conscious focus, incorporating hand-tied and base medium techniques.
 
Embrace the art of floristry with an eco-friendly approach in this inspiring and practical course. Once complete, these beautiful creations can be purchased for you to take home and enjoy.
 

What you will learn:

  • Arranging seasonal flowers – exploring foam free mechanics 
  • Vase design

Areas of Study

To enhance your learning outcomes, this course will include two nationally accredited training units of competency that have been carefully designed and contextualised specifically for the floristry industry.

These units will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping you build a strong foundation in floristry and confidently explore your creative potential.

*Please note that participation in fee-free courses is not permitted if assessments from units of competency in previous fee-free courses remain incomplete.

 

Course completion

Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.

*Completed floral arrangements will be available to purchase at the conclusion of each class for between $20 - $40, based on current market cost at the time of purchasing

Entry Requirements

  • There are no formal entry requirements for this skill set.
  • Students are permitted to enrol in only one funded course at a time. Additionally, each funded course can be undertaken only once.
  • Students already competent in any course units are ineligible for a fee-free place and must pay partial or full course fees.
  • Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.

Course Duration and Delivery

  • This course is delivered over 3 Wednesdays - 18th Mar, 25th Mar and 1st Apr
  • Face-to-face learning is delivered at our Mullumbimby Campus:  9:30am - 1:30pm
  • Assessments are conducted in a supervised (on-campus) format
 

Course Fees

Fee for Service: $690
 
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
 

To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
  • Live or work in New South Wales; and
  • Be aged 15 years or older; and
  • No longer be at school or equivalent; and
  • Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
  • Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
 

For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.

^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants
 
*As places and class sizes are limited, please provide a minimum of 48hrs notice if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, so that a funded opportunity can be offered to another person. A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.

A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.

*Please be aware that participation in fee-free courses will not be possible if assessments from previous fee-free courses are outstanding.

 
What to bring
  • Pen and paper
  • Own lunch and refreshments
  • Closed in shoes
 

Student Support
Our Student Support team is here to support you in your learning.  Read more here. Or contact studentsupport@byroncollege.org.au

Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.


Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.

We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early! 


Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.


USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.

You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.

Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
 
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