Floristry Apprentices

An Australian Apprenticeship is a learning pathway that combines paid on-the-job training and formal study with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), often through TAFE
You can pursue a Floristry apprenticeship by completing a Certificate III in Floristry and working as an apprentice for a relevant employer
Completing a Certificate III without an employer will still give you a nationally recognised floristry qualification, but it is not an apprenticeship

Most Floristry apprentices are covered by the General Retail Industry Award, which sets out the minimum conditions for your work
Under the award, your employer has to:
- release you for training and assessment; either at TAFE or on site
- reimburse you for all fees paid by the apprentice themselves to a registered training organisation (RTO) i.e TAFE
- Provide you with relevant work and supervise you appropriately

You’re entitled to be a member of a trade union as an apprentice
Being a member of your union means you can have the tools and support to stand up for decent wages, safety and respect at your workplace
Depending on where you work, you might be covered by several different unions. Find the right union for you here - https://www.australianunions.org.au/about-unions/which-is-the-union-for-you/