Level 1 & Level 2 High School Floral Design Certification
Building Tomorrow's Workforce TSFA Certifies High School Students in Floral Design

Texas State Florists' Association Knowledge Based, Level 1 and Level 2 Floral Certifications have been included on the 2020-2021 Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved list of Industry -Based Certifications.

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 has begun to fulfill this need by 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 were enrollment and completion of the year long Texas Education Agency approved floral design curriculum and passing a TSFA approved written exam and the design of two floral pieces in a timed setting. 

TSFA Level 1 Floral Certification Teacher Proctored Testing for 2021
The Texas State Florists’ Assn. has developed a platform that will offer students to Level 1 and Level 2 certification test in the classroom, proctored by the Floral Design Teacher.  This platform is similar to the current testing application, however, the Floral Design Teacher will be able to schedule the testing date, proctor the test in the classroom, upload the photos using any smartphone or device.  The student’s designs will be graded by the TSFA Education Specialists using the 2020 Rubrics located on this webpage below. The Level 1  Floral Certification Virtual Testing Platform launched in December 2020.  Where allowed, during this current social distancing situation, TSFA will also continue to schedule in-person certification testing. Level 2 Floral Certification will only be offered in person at this time.  Please always check back for future updates.

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Virtual Testing Floral Certification Registration Forms

Virtual Testing will not be offered the following dates:
2021

• November 15-28
• December 8-31

2022

• February 8-16
• April 21-29
• May 3-10
• November 16-28
• December 12-30  

Find the appropriate registration form link below, click on the link, fill out the form, then save to your computer.  Email the saved registration form to caroles@tsfa.org. It is important that a specific time and specific date are selected.  It is wise to plan 3 weeks in advance for testing your students to give your local wholesaler time to procure product for the testing.  This also allows TSFA to create a test event that is specifically tied to you and your school.  If changes to students need to be made, please make them one week prior to the test event.

• Level 1 Floral Certification Registration Form
  Important: Please use this form for students who will be completing the full Level 1 Floral Certification which includes both knowledge base and the second component of hands-on testing.
  COST: $100/student
   
• Knowledge Based Registration Form
  Important: Please use this form for students who are only going to be completing the knowledge base test and will not move forward with the Level 1 Hands-On portion of the Certification. 
  COST: $30/student
   
• Level 1 hands-on ONLY Registration Form 
  Important: Please use this form for students who have already completed the knowledge base and wish to complete the hands-on only portion. 
  COST: $70/student

Virtual Testing Spreadsheet (Please include in email with registration form and PO if available)

Download the spreadsheet below, fill it out listing all students that will be testing; Student First Name, Student Last Name, Student Email, School Name, Teacher First Name, Teacher Last Name, Teacher Email, Teacher Phone. 

• Student Registration Spreadsheet
• Send completed registration form, spreadsheet and copy of PO back to the TSFA Office or Carole Sayegh I Association Coordinator.
  If you are unable to obtain a PO right away, please send it as soon as it is available so that TSFA may invoice for the Testing.

Virtual Testing Teacher Proctor Guide
Download the Virtual Testing Teacher Guide for instruction on Virtual Testing for Level 1.

• TSFA Level 1 Floral Certification Teacher Test Guide

Please don't hesitate to contact TSFA with questions: (512) 528-0806  I  TSFA Office

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STUDY MATERIALS/TESTING INFORMATION 

Level 1 and Level 2 High School Floral Design Certification

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UPCOMING 2021-2022
Level 1 & Level 2
HS Floral Design Certification
Testing Dates and Locations are listed below.

The TSFA Level 1 Floral Design Certification ® and Level 2 Floral Design Certification ® is offered two times taking place in Spring and Fall. You'll be able to select your testing location from a network of convenient testing centers listed below.

Testings 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 is $100 for the Level 1 and $100 for the Level 2 Floral Design Certification ® . 

Social Distancing Guidelines for all testing sites:

• Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
• All students will be set no less than 6ft. apart.
• It is recommended that students and teachers wear a mask when in close proximity.
• Sanitizer will be readily available throughout the facility.