Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)

Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)

Qualification
National Code:
SFL20110
State Code:
D544
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
29/06/2011
Approved Date
26/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
365
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/06/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/06/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a defined and limited range of basic floristry technical skills. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using limited practical skills and basic floristry operational knowledge. They work under direct supervision.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve the SFL20110 Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant), 12 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 4 elective units:
- a minimum of 2 units must be selected from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- the remaining units may be selected from this or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course; these must be units which are first packaged
at AQF level 1, 2 or 3.

In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6168 SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices 20 Unit of competency
D7676 SFLDEC201A Assemble floristry products 70 Unit of competency
S6120 SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
D7690 SFLSOP204A Prepare and care for floristry stock 30 Unit of competency
D7689 SFLSOP203A Receive and store floristry stock 10 Unit of competency
D7688 SFLSOP202A Recognise flower and plant materials 27 Unit of competency
D7687 SFLSOP201A Source information on floristry products and services 28 Unit of competency
S6140 SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A miniumum of two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
S6112 SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures 20 Unit of competency
S6057 SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices 35 Unit of competency
D7691 SFLSOP205A Display and merchandise floristry stock 30 Unit of competency
S3333 RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants 30 Unit of competency
S6187 SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft 20 Unit of competency
S6136 SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology 20 Unit of competency
D1025 BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities 15 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
S6191 SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
S3374 RTF2024A Tend nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S407 WRF20104 Certificate II in Floristry Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP3 SFL20115 Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code SFL20110 taken from the Floristry Training Package SFL10 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 26/10/2011.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
Application
Individuals with this qualification are able to work in many floristry industry sectors and enterprise types. The structure of this qualification recognises the diversity of business models that characterise the floristry industry. The types of enterprise to which this qualification may apply include retail floristry shops, studios and floristry businesses who sell via the internet or phone.
Work would be undertaken in any type of environment where flower and plant materials are stored and cared for and where floristry products are assembled and either sold direct to customers or sold via the floristry distribution network.
This qualification is flexible and can meet a broad range of business needs. For example, small business retail florists would require multi-skilled employees who can be involved in the display and sale of floristry products, whereas online businesses would employ those who perform a defined range of preparation and assembly tasks.

Operators with this qualification would assemble a range of fundamental floristry products to pre-determined designs and job specifications.

Possible job titles include:
retail shop assistant florist
studio assistant
production line assistant.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR01520) FLORISTRY (LEVEL 2) Traineeship