Program Overview
When a person applies for the Texas Certified Florists' Program, that
individual is on the way to becoming the best. You will join a select group of
professionals who have made a commitment to individual excellence within the
floral industry.
TMF Eligibility Requirements:
After completion of the TSFA Education Application a TSFA Education Committee
Member will administer the Texas Certified Florists’ Qualifying Exam. The TCF
Qualifying Exam is given to ensure your goal of becoming a successful Texas
Master Florist is obtained. Passing this exam makes you eligible to enroll in
the Texas Certified Florists Program.
Steps to Becoming a Texas Master Florist
Step One
Complete and return the TSFA Education Application available at www.tsfa.org or
by calling the TSFA Office.
Step Two
Take and Pass the TCF Qualifying Exam. There is a $75 testing fee.
Step Three
After passing the TCF Qualifying Exam, you are eligible to register online for
nine of the twelve courses in this certification program. The TSFA member cost
per online course is $85.
Step Four
Register for the three hands-on courses. The TSFA member cost per hands-on
course is $105.
Step Five
Once you have successfully completed all twelve courses, you may register for
Texas Master Florists Final Exam. Testing fee is $100.
The Texas Certified Florist Course Content:
Hands-on Courses
“Sympathy Design Styles and Techniques” Funeral flowers are more than an
expression of sympathy; they are symbols of faith and respect. In this workshop
you will learn the Western Line, Standing Sprays and Mechanics, Casket Covers,
Wreaths, Cremation and Memorial Services and more.
“Current Design Styles and Techniques” In this workshop you will construct
several of the most noteworthy and practical design styles – vase arrangements,
vegetative, formalinear and parallel designs.
“Wedding Design Styles and Techniques” A florist can make or break their
reputation through their wedding flowers. In this workshop you will learn
Corsages, Boutonnieres, Hairpieces, Hand-Tied Bouquets and more.
On-Line Courses
“Principles of Design” This course might well be called “Tools of Design”.
These principles are not arbitrary rules: they are constant guidelines.
“Concepts of the Care and Handling of Foliage and Flowering Plants” Plants add
a touch to our homes and brighten our indoor surroundings. In the course you
will learn the Plant’s Morphology, the Plant’s Physiology, Plant Nomenclature
and much more.
“Care and Handling of Cut Flowers and Foliage” Cut flowers, even though they
have been separated from the parent plant, are living, actively metabolizing
plant parts. You will explore the factors affecting quality, tips for handling
roses, pre-treatments and Care and Handling Terms.
“Customer Relations” In today’s market, our thoughts, plans and directions must
be focused on those who make our business and its success possible, the
customer.
“Delivery Made Simple” In today’s 24-hour, self service society, few
customer-oriented personalized services remain. Delivery is a service that is
almost extinct in retailing and is the one commodity the floral industry has to
keep customers coming to our shops.
“The Art of Effective Visual Merchandising” Merchandising is anything that you
do to develop your business and move your product. The course will show you how
to prepare a merchandising calendar, explain productive use of space, design,
lighting, signage and much more.
“Employee Relations” A business cannot function effectively without people. Too
many business owners and managers tend to neglect the human side of their
operation. This course addresses locating qualified people, hiring techniques,
interviewing, training, motivation and much more.
“Advertising and Promotion” In today’s advertising market the consumer is over
exposed to commercial messages. You must get noticed. This course will provide
you tools for success.
“Daily Business Procedures” The goal of Daily Business Procedures is to
acquaint the individual with the basic definitions and business procedures
needed to operate a floral shop on a day to day basis.
Online Course Registration
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