The Texas State Florists' Associations Knowledge-Based, Level 1 and Level 2 Floral Certifications have been included on the 2022-2024 Texas Education Agency Approved List of Industry-Based Certifications.

Level 2 Study Materials: 

• Level 2 Corsage Design Video.
• Level 2 Asymmetrical Design Video.
• Principles and Elements of Design Overview.
• Level 2 Corsage PowerPoint Presentation.
• Level 2 Rose Vase Arrangement PowerPoint Presentation.
• Level 2 Asymmetrical Arrangement PowerPoint.
• Level 2 Testing Rubric.
• Level 2 Sample Portfolio.
• Teacher Checklist.

 Level 2 Testing Information

• Must enroll by the deadline. Each location has a specific enrollment deadline. Please check the registration form.
• Check the TSFA website for updated information.
• $135 testing fee. 
• Students will be provided with design bowl, 1/3 brick wet floral foam, vase, clear tape, green anchor tape, floral wire, floral tape and fresh product for three hands-on designs.
• Students should bring knives, stem cutters/shears, and wire cutters. There will be no tools provided.
• Design portion will be timed one hour and 30 minutes total for the three designs.
• Must pass judging criteria for the asymmetrical design, corsage and vase design to be awarded Level 2 certification.

Level 2 Registration Form

Retesting Information for Level 2

• Retesting is available for students who do not pass one or more items in the design portion. The retesting fee is $75.
• Retest time will be 30 minutes per design portion (i.e., retesting asymmetrical arrangement only: 30 minutes; retesting corsage only: 30 minutes; or retesting one dozen roses/one dozen carnation arrangement only: 30 minutes).
• Retesting may happen at location of choice that is holding a Level 2 testing. Please fill out the Level 2 Retest Form and email it to caroles@tsfa.org.

Level 2 Retest Registration Form   TSFA Testing Policies

 Level 2 Testing Dates 2025

All Level 2 Portfolios must be submitted to TSFA for review by March 1 in order for TSFA to provide timely feedback prior to your student’s testing. TSFA will review portfolio submissions after March 1, however, TSFA is unable to guarantee that the feedback will be returned to you prior to your student’s testing date.

ALL TESTINGS MUST INCLUDE A REGISTRATION FORM. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SPREADSHEET ONLY!

TSFA does not accept ACH or EFT. If you are asked to provide payment in this method, please telephone the TSFA office and ask for the Executive Director. 

Refunds: Transfers/substitutions are welcome prior to the date of the event. Cancellations received in writing at the TSFA office five business days prior to the event will receive a refund — minus a 20% handling fee. If you do not cancel or transfer prior to the event date, the entire fee is non-refundable.