Industry Feature
California Certified Florists
First Exam will be from 9am-5pm on October 8, 2006, at the San Francisco Flower Mart
CALIFORNIA FLORISTS TO GET DESIGN CERTIFICATION
Recognized professions adhere to standards and education opens many doors. This is why the Master Florists Association has partnered with the California State Floral Association to create a curriculum setting criteria for expertise, creativity and service in the floral industry. Our mission is to create The California Certified Florist (CCF) program and support its use with continuing education for employers and employees.
Based on required reading and practical experience, the curriculum awards a five-year certificate that can be earned by self-study or as part of a floristry program. It is renewable with attendance of three continuing education programs in floristry sponsored by the Master Florists Association and California State Floral Association. It requires dual membership in both. Florists meeting this standard acquire rights to a Certification logo (CCF) for use in advertising and promotions.
WHO SHOULD BECOME A CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED FLORIST?
Retail shop owners and employees, freelance party and event designers, floristry students
WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED FLORIST?
Attaining certification will put you among the state’s most knowledgeable and creative florists and help to raise the profile of our profession.
HOW TO BECOME A CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED FLORIST
Applicants may pursue certification independently or be sponsored by an employer. Sponsored students who attain certification will automatically earn a certificate for their employer. Certification requires passing a one-day exam consisting of written and practical sections. It is scheduled twice a year in either Northern or Southern California. The first exam will be from 9am-5pm on October 8, 2006, at the San Francisco Flower Market in San Francisco, California.
The written exam consists of: Cut flower identification, flower and plant care and handling, elements and principles of design, color and light in design, design concepts and styles, containers, techniques and mechanics.
The hands-on exam requires: A pre-designed table arrangement and a wired corsage submitted upon arrival. A vase arrangement, a sympathy spray, a hand-tied bouquet and a surprise package to be designed on site.
REQUIRED STUDY MATERIALS:
Flower and Color Guide, California Cut Flower Commission
Flower and Plant Care, Society of American Florists (SAF)
A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design, Alisa A. de Jong-Stout AIFD
FOR INFORMATION, APPLICATIONS AND STUDY MATERIALS CONTACT:
California State Floral Association, 1521 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 448-5266, www.calstatefloral.com ; or the Master Florists Association c/o Pansy Tom, 1171 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109, (415) 298-1943, www.masterfloristsassn.org
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