- American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
- Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA)
- World Flower Council (WFC)
Floral Design (FDN)
About the Program
The art of floral design requires expertise with colour, materials, shape and space. Floral designers must understand how flowers and foliage become tools to achieve the right arrangement for the occasion. The eight-month Floral Design certificate program frames this understanding in a creative and business context to allow for artistic arrangements that satisfy the aesthetics of the designer and the customer.
Through active, hands-on learning experiences in the floral lab, you will understand how to integrate theory and practice to produce the perfect design.
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Starts
September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Floral design
- Artistry
- Design development
- Create floral arrangements
Work Experience
Field Placement
Throughout your studies, and in addition to the daily floral design practicum, you will gain on-the-job experience by working in related industry for approximately 200 hours.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Retail florist
- Floral designer
- Sales consultant or adviser in retail flower shops, department stores, garden centres, interior landscape businesses, wire service and distribution outlets
Affiliations/Associations
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| FSH330 | Style and Trends | 3 |
| RTF167 | Client Services | 3 |
| RTF169 | Floral Design Lab | 6 |
| RTF170 | Field Work Experience | 5 |
| RTF172 | Floral Design Explorations | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FDP100 | Floral Design Portfolio | 3 |
| RTF262 | Botanicals | 3 |
| RTF269 | Design for Special Events | 6 |
| RTF270 | Field Work Experience II | 5 |
| RTF275 | Floral Artistry | 3 |
| RTF277 | Floral Design Concepts | 4 |
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, peers, and suppliers.
- Demonstrate the ability to make suitable bouquets and floral arrangements for any occasion, in keeping with the customer's request and established tradition, using available materials within cost constraints.
- Offer appropriate information on the care and handling of various flowers and foliages, indoor plants and other items available for sale at an employer’s establishment.
- Acquire knowledge of most front office duties associated with an employer’s establishment such as correct handling of wire service order, correct selling techniques, handling of charge card orders and operation of a cash register.
- Apply and understand needs relating to public relations, advertising and merchandising techniques.
- Apply concepts of basic bookkeeping procedures, budget preparation, inventory control, cash flow, analysis of simplified profit and loss statements.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
International Student Information
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.