Texas State Florists' Association Knowledge Based, Level 1 and Level 2 Floral Certifications have been included on the 2022-2024 Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved list of Industry Based Certifications.
Floral Design Curriculum available through TSFA! Please visit the curriculum page or call the TSFA office at 512.528.0806 or email us at tsfaadmin@tsfa.org |
Building Tomorrow's Workforce TSFA Certifies High School Students in Floral Design
Retail florists are always looking for floral designers who know how to create the basic designs needed in a shop on a daily basis. TSFA is fulfilling this need through the development in 2004, of the Texas High School Certification program. This certification program allows school districts to provide more value to their diploma and helps provide young, enthusiastic floral designers to meet the retail florist needs!
Requirements for the certification are enrollment and completion of the year long Texas Education Agency approved floral design curriculum and passing the TSFA Knowledge Based written exam and the design of two floral designs in a timed setting.
Level 1 Study Materials (click to download)
TSFA Testing Polices
2024 Testing Dates
January 30, 2024
Georgetown High School
2211 N. Austin Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown Registration Form
March 2, 2024
Byron Nelson High School
2775 Bobcat Blvd.
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Byron Nelson Registration Form
March 27, 2024
Region 17 Education Service Center
1111 West Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79416
Region 17 Registration Form
April 11, 2024
Delco Activity Center
4601 Pecan Brook Dr.
Austin, TX 78724
Delco Activity Center Registration Form
April 18, 2024
Klein ISD Multipurpose Center
7500 FM 2920
Klein, TX 77379
Klein Registration Form
May 1, 2024
Maude Cobb Convention Center/ Exhibit Center
1123 Jaycee Drive
Longview, TX 77379
Maude Cobb Registration Form
May 21, 2024
James Madison High School
5005 Stahl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
James Madison Registration Form
Knowledge Based Registration Form
RETEST LEVEL 1 REGISTRATION FORM
Retesting may take place at a location of choice. please complete the Level 1 retest form and email to caroles@tsfa.org
TSFA does not accept ACH or EFT. If you are asked to provide payment in this method, please telephone the TSFA office and as for the Executive Director.
Testing's are scheduled with TSFA using the registration form provided for downloading below on a first-come, first-serve basis. Teachers are encouraged to register your students for the In-person Hands-on test 30 days or more in advance for the best date and site availability. Standard registration rate for Level 1 is: $120 for in person testing, $85.00 for Virtual Testing and $135 for the Level 2 Floral Design Certification ® .
* Please note: There will be an additional charge of $50.00 per student if added after the registration deadline for any in person testing**
Please pay attention to the due dates listed on the registration forms and above.
Each date is set to allow for time to order product and supplies. No registration forms will be accepted after the listed date!
For more information, telephone the Texas State Florists' Association at 512.528.0806
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Refunds: Transfers/substitutions are welcome prior to the date of the testing. Cancellations received in writing at the TSFA office five (5) business days prior to the event will receive a refund - minus 20% handling fee. If you do not cancel or transfer prior to the event date, the entire fee is non-refundable.
For more information, telephone the Texas State Florists' Association at 512-528-0806