High School "Lovre Monti"

Location
Knin
Educational program name
Assistant florist
Language
Croatian
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
The Assistant florist performs auxiliary tasks related to the production, proper care and protection of flowers. He/she arranges and helps with the arrangement and decoration of spaces, gardens, flower beds, and lawns.
Keywords/Topics
Decoration, flowers, florist
Cost
Publicly financed and free of charge
Certification
Certificate of final work
Start date
2022-09-05
Duration
3 years
Key skill set
Knowledge and compliance with occupational safety rules, Knowledge of tools, materials and accessories, Knowledge and application of cultivation measures in floriculture, Knowledge and application of cultivation methods, Knowledge and differentiation of basic types of annual and biennial flowers, perennials, potted plants and succulents, Application of techniques in the preparation of materials for arranging and base for wreaths, arranging flowers and fruits, pressing and drying plant material, Developed gross and fine motor skills and good locomotor coordination are required, Resistance to adverse working conditions outdoors and indoors is important, Differentiating colors and shapes, Patience, calmness and responsibility, Concentration, precision, endurance and orderliness, Willingness to cooperate and carry out work according to instructions
Category
Floriculture and gardening
Entry conditions
Completed elementary school
Learning outcomes
The assistant florist performs simpler work operations during the propagation, cultivation and care of flowers, potted plants and succulents, perennials and dendrological material in the nursery, glasshouse, greenhouse or outdoors, as well as auxiliary work in the flower shop under the supervision of a qualified worker. In the flower shop, he/she sorts flowers and plant material, changes the water, prepares material for arranging bouquets, wreaths, holiday and festive arrangements, puts plant material on wire and makes less demanding arrangements. He/she pays special attention to neatly arranged plant material and tools.