Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:39 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Floristry

Certificate III in Floristry

Qualification
National Code:
SFL30115
State Code:
AWP2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
25/09/2015
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
622
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 04/04/2022 Current Approved
1.00 25/09/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of skilled florists who use a range of well-developed floristry skills to design, construct and sell a diverse range of floristry products. These individuals have sound knowledge of construction techniques and floristry design elements and principles. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision. They may provide technical advice and support to team members.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a florist in a diversity of floristry industry business types including retail floristry shops, studios and online floristry businesses.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty one (21) units must be completed:
- sixteen (16) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in SFL Floristry Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVG69 SFLDEC008 Construct floristry products with a base medium 55 Unit of competency
AVG29 SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products 55 Unit of competency
AVG59 SFLDEC007 Construct wired floristry products 40 Unit of competency
AVG34 SFLDEC002 Design floristry products 50 Unit of competency
S7598 CUVACD201A Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas 70 Unit of competency
AVF98 SFLDEC012 Interpret floristry design briefs 20 Unit of competency
AVG57 SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment 5 Unit of competency
AVG20 SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
AVG39 SFLSOP005 Prepare and care for floristry stock 30 Unit of competency
AVG46 SFLSOP010 Prepare quotations for floristry products 20 Unit of competency
AVG48 SFLSOP008 Provide quality service to floristry customers 30 Unit of competency
AVG49 SFLSOP004 Receive and store floristry stock 25 Unit of competency
AVG03 SFLSOP003 Recognise flower and plant materials 40 Unit of competency
AVG12 SFLSOP009 Sell floristry products 25 Unit of competency
AVG55 SFLSOP001 Source information on floristry products and services 35 Unit of competency
AVG43 SFLSOP002 Work effectively in the floristry industry 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units must be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6121 SIRXEBS001A Acquire and retain online customers 50 Unit of competency
WD947 SIRXCCS201 Apply point-of-sale handling procedures 20 Unit of competency
S6057 SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices 35 Unit of competency
AVG35 SFLDEC005 Assemble floristry products 70 Unit of competency
WD960 SIRXFIN201 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal 20 Unit of competency
AUK06 BSBITU305 Conduct online transactions 20 Unit of competency
S6179 SIRXQUA001A Develop innovative ideas at work 35 Unit of competency
AVG33 SFLSOP006 Display and merchandise floristry products 30 Unit of competency
AUJ72 BSBDES202 Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context 30 Unit of competency
AUL40 BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour 40 Unit of competency
D7085 AHCNSY303A Install and maintain plant displays 30 Unit of competency
AUK66 BSBFIA301 Maintain financial records 60 Unit of competency
D7082 AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants 30 Unit of competency
WD981 SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss 20 Unit of competency
S6136 SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology 20 Unit of competency
AUK61 BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 15 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AVG20 SFLWHS001 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
WD970 SIRXMER202 Plan, create and maintain displays 35 Unit of competency
S7600 CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
S7643 CUVDIG301A Produce digital images 50 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AUH11 BSBPUR301 Purchase goods and services 30 Unit of competency
AUL60 BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
D7080 AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D545 SFL30110 Certificate III in Floristry Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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