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Floral Design & Greenhouse Management

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Create exciting floral arrangements for a wide range of events
Operate a full-service floral shop while fulfilling job requirements and completing client projects on schedule
Utilize an extensive knowledge of plants and creative design elements in a full-service greenhouse environment
What can I do when I graduate?
  • Designer assistant
  • Floral designer
  • Sales/delivery personnel
  • Greenhouse worker
  • Interior landscaping & maintenance personnel
  • Floral supply wholesale personnel
What would I do in this class?
  • Design fresh cut & silk flower arrangements
  • Construct corsages, boutonnieres and wedding bouquets
  • Prepare live plant groupings
  • Care for and maintain greenhouse
  • Employability skills
  • Delivery vehicle maintenance
  • Identify various flowers and plants
  • General safety precautions
What can I do with further training?
  • Manager/Owner
  • Stock buyer & control personnel
  • Grower/Crop manager
  • Freelance floral designer
  • Marketing & sales manager
  • Horticulture instructor 

Program Quick Facts

Floriculture students must be able to

  • Exhibit professionalism and workplace ethics
  • Read and comprehend order forms and instructions
  • Stand and work on your feet for several hours at a time 
  • Communicate well with customers, managers, and fellow workers 
  • Have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to design floral arrangements
  • Perform the job in both hot and cold conditions
  • Handle getting dirty as part of the job
  • Comprehend and use basic math when operating a cash register and working with money
InstructorsCollege CreditsAvailable Certifications
Lab Fees
Sharon BurdetteKent State University
Stark State College
Youngstown State University
  • CPR First Aid
  • OSHA 10
  • RISEUP (Customer Service & Sales and Retail Industry Fundamentals) 

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