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)

• Principles and Elements of Design Overview
• Level 1 Knowledge Based Study Guide
• Level 1 HS Floral Certification - Hands-on Study Materials_PowerPoint Presentation
• Level 1 Test Instructions
• Level 1 Hands on Rubric Symmetrical Triangle and Boutonniere
  Additional Information
• Students must be enrolled in a Floral or approved Art class
• Must enroll by deadline date. Each location has a specific enrollment  deadline. Please check the registration form.
• $120 Testing Fee
• Must pass 100 question Knowledge Based Online exam: true/false, short answer, multiple choice, fill in the blank
• Need #2 pencil
  Certificates from each testing site will be mailed to the teachers by USPS. Teachers will receive administrative rights to view grades from each testing upon registration.
• Students should bring knives, stem cutters/shears, and wire cutters. There will be no tools provided.
• Must pass judging criteria for symmetrical design and boutonniere
   

  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

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Please email registration forms to:

caroles@tsfa.org

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

 

 Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Testing Dates and Locations 2022 Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Testing and Locations 2022 Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Testing Dates and Locations
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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