Topic 1: Understanding Client's Needs and Cultural Considerations for Flower Arrangement

• Identifying suitable types of flowers and plant materials for different occasions
• Recognising client's ethnic or religious background that may impact flower selection
• Consulting clients and/or managers to verify order requirements, cost, and message wording
• Determining the availability of flowers, plant material stock, and other required merchandise
• Understanding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in flower arrangement tasks
• Familiarising with workplace safety and health (WSH) guidelines 

Topic 2: Selection of Materials and Tools for Flower Arrangements

• Understanding tools and equipment required for arranging flowers 
• Selecting gauges, types of wires, and support props for various uses 
• Determining appropriate plant materials, tools, and equipment according to requirements 
• Knowledge of gauges, types of wires, support props, and tapes or coverings for wires 
• Demo and Practice .

Topic 3: Mastering Wiring Techniques and Accessory Incorporation

• Applying tapes and coverings to wire gauges 
• Preparing a variety of species using various supporting methods of wiring 
• Applying wiring to accessories incorporated into flower arrangements 
• Understanding elements and principles of design to arrangement and construction of floral design 
• Learning about types of decorative accessories and/or message holders and their advantages and disadvantages 
• Demo and Practice

Topic 4: Weaving Foliage and Ensuring Freshness of Floral Products

• Manipulating and/or weaving foliage, plant material, or other material included in the flower arrangements 
• Implementing methods to keep floral products fresh 
• Packing and storing items ready for delivery according to procedures 
• Understanding various methods of wiring techniques and the specific characteristics of plant materials suitable for such wiring 
• Learning about methods to retain the freshness of floral products 
• Demo and Practice:

Prerequisite:

This course is for beginner. No programming or coding knowledge is required. All the programming and coding concepts will be introduced during the class. 

Software Requirement

Pls download and install the following software prior to the class

• Visual Studio Community https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

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15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Floral Designer
• Wedding Planner
• Event Planner
• Interior Decorator
• Landscape Designer
• Hotel Decor Manager
• Flower Shop Owner
• Flower Arrangement Instructor
• Horticulturist
• Botanical Garden Designer
• Set Designer
• Art Director
• Greenhouse Manager
• Garden Center Manager
• Nursery Worker

Felicia Kang: I am ACTA certied trainer. a former engineer, found her true calling in floristry and embarked on a successfulcareer in the field. Her passion for learning led her to participate in competitions and trainwith renowned floral masters, developing her expertise in floristry. She has been invited toexhibit her works and do demonstrations in Singapore and oversea. 

Bernard Low : 

• ACLP certified trainer
• Project Director at RiFA Floriculture & Project Pte Ltd
• WSQ Trainer/Assessor at Xprienz Pte Ltd (Urban Farming & Floristry)
• Creative Director & Floral Architect at Raffles International Floristry Academy
• ITE Technical Advisory Board Committee Member (School of Business – Floristry/Landscape).
• Appointed by WDA as Courseware Developer Consultant to develop Singapore 1st WSQ Diploma in Floristry
• Management and deliver the 1st batch training for 60 local floral designers in 2012.