Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Floristry Design
Diploma of Floristry Design
SFL50110
D547
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 specialist range of highly developed floristry design, construction and sales skills.
They are highly skilled operators who apply a range of specialised technical, creative, conceptual and team leadership competencies to plan, carry out, evaluate and take accountability for personal outputs and, usually, those of a team. They possess a substantial depth of theoretical knowledge of floristry design elements and principles and construction techniques.
The qualification is not suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Application
Individuals with this qualification are able to work in many floristry industry sectors and enterprise types. The designer may even be an individual freelance contractor. 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 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 designed, constructed and either sold direct to customers or via the floristry distribution network. This would include on-site team co-ordination and assembly work at events.
Florists with this qualification would be senior designers in the floristry industry with considerable experience across product categories and who operate autonomously. This florist specialise by fully and formally producing designs for diverse and complex, small to large or themed products. They also have a role in the overall and long-term operation of the floristry business by having a strategic design and product planning focus as part of their job role. These senior designers can also take a lead role in coordinating the day-to-day operational activities of the floristry business and may be involved in business planning activities for the organisation.
Possible job titles include:
specialist designer
freelance design florist
senior studio design florist
senior floral designer
floral stylist
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis qualification is for senior florists with substantial experience that have been recognised
as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the
following units of competency:
SFLDEC407A Design complex floristry products
SFLDEC408A Construct complex floristry products
SFLDEC409A Coordinate floristry products for a special occasion
SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock
SIRXOHS003A Provide a safe working environment
PACKAGING RULES
To achieve the SFL50110 Diploma of Floristry Design, 12 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 6 electives:
- a minimum of 4 units must be selected from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- the remaining units may be selected from the elective units listed below or from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, these must
be units which are first packaged at AQF level 4 or above.
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 six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7685 | SFLDEC510A | Design and produce innovative floristry products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0650 | BSBCRT601A | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D0671 | BSBDES701A | Research and apply design theory | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0670 | BSBDES602A | Research global design trends | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7695 | SFLSOP509A | Research, assess and develop a floristry product range | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D7686 | SFLDEC511A | Style and manage an event | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP1 | SFL50115 | Diploma of Floristry Design | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 11/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
This qualification is for senior florists with substantial experience that have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency:
SFLDEC407A
Design complex floristry products
SFLDEC408A
Construct complex floristry products
SFLDEC409A
Coordinate floristry products for a special occasion
SIRXINV002A
SIRXOHS003A
Maintain and order stock
Provide a safe working environment
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