SFL40115 Certificate IV in Floristry

Release 1

SFL40115 Certificate IV in Floristry

Modification History

Not applicable.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior florists who use a range of highly developed floristry skills to design, construct and sell a diverse range of complex floristry products. These individuals have substantial depth of knowledge of construction techniques and floristry design elements and principles.

They work independently and many florists at this level have supervisory responsibilities to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members. Some senior florists take a lead role in coordinating the day-to-day operational and business activities of small floristry businesses.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a senior 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.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:

achieved the Certificate III in Floristry via an Australian Apprenticeship Pathway; OR

demonstrated floristry industry experience in applying the skills and knowledge in the Certificate III in Floristry. This is achieved via:

providing a portfolio of evidence outlining how the skills and knowledge gained in the Certificate III in Floristry have been applied in an industry context; OR

12 months post qualification industry experience.

Packaging Rules

12 units must be completed:

6 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

4 units from the list below

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.

Core units
SFLDEC003	Design complex floristry products
SFLDEC009	Construct complex floristry products
SFLDEC010	Coordinate floristry products for special occasions
SFLMGT001	Coordinate floristry work teams
SFLSOP012	Maintain and order floristry stock
SFLWHS002	Provide a safe work environment
Elective units
Administration
BSBFIA301	Maintain financial records
BSBPUR402	Negotiate contracts
SIRXFIN002A	Perform retail finance duties
Design
AHCPGD401A	Design plant displays
CUVACD301A	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUVACD302A	Produce computer-aided drawings
CUVACD401A	Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUVDIG301A	Produce digital images
E-Business
BSBEBU401	Review and maintain a website
BSBEBU501	Investigate and design e-business solutions
BSBEBU502	Implement e-business solutions
BSBITU305	Conduct online transactions
SIRXEBS001A	Acquire and retain online customers
SIRXEBS004A	Select an e-business model
SIRXICT404	Adopt mobile commerce applications to improve sales and service
First Aid
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
Horticulture
AHCNSY303A	Install and maintain plant displays
Management
SIRXHRM001A	Administer human resources policy
SIRXHRM002A	Recruit and select personnel
SITXHRM402	Lead and manage people
Marketing
SIRXMPR001A	Profile a retail market
SIRXMPR008A	Implement advertising and promotional activities
Quality and Innovation
SIRXQUA002A	Lead a team to foster innovation
SIRXQUA003A	Create an innovative work environment
Risk Management and Security
SIRXRSK002A	Maintain store security
Sales and Operations
SIRXCCS006A	Maintain business to business relationships
SIRXFIN201	Balance point-of-sale terminal
Small Business Management
BSBSMB401	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402	Plan small business finances
BSBSMB403	Market the small business
BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406	Manage small business finances
BSBSMB407	Manage a small team
Sustainability
BSBSUS301	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable workplace practices
Training and Education
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

Qualification Mapping Information

SFL40110 Certificate IV in Floristry

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide: - http://www.serviceskills.com.au/resources