Have you ever wondered how flowers can convey one’s thoughts for any season? Have you ever thought of opening a floral shop or starting an online floral business? Take up the Nitec in Floristry course and learn all about flowers and foliage. You will learn how to design and create floral arrangements, prepare gift baskets and hampers, set up floral art displays for events, promote merchandise on social media platforms and assist in the company’s online business.
GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects: Grade 1-8 or GCE ‘N’ level passes in English Language and 2 other subjects: Grade A-D or Grade 1-5 Note: Shortlisted applicants will have to attend an interview and aptitude test. Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.
Nitec in Floristry graduates with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE: Work-Study Diploma in Arboriculture & Horticulture Work-Study Diploma in Community Engagement & Development Work-Study Diploma in E-commerce & Retail (Supermarket Management) Work-Study Diploma in Event Management Work-Study Diploma in Lifestyle & Recreation Management Work-Study Diploma in Maritime Business Management Nitec in Floristry graduates with a GPA of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website. Nitec in Floristry graduates with a GPA of 2.8 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE. For more information on progression, please click here.
Nitec in Floristry graduates are employed by floristry retail outlets, wholesale floristry establishments as well as interior-scape and event companies that provide floral decorations. Some of the job titles that may be held by graduates include Assistant Florist, Floral Assistant and Florist Technician. Past graduates have also started online floral businesses.