Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)
Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)
SFL20125
BOG8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of floristry assistants who use a defined and limited range of basic floristry technical skills to assemble fundamental floristry products to pre-determined designs and job specifications. These individuals are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using limited practical skills and basic floristry industry knowledge. They work under direct supervision.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a floristry assistant in a diversity of floristry industry business types including retail floristry shops, studios and online floristry businesses.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:- nine (9) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- one (1) unit 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 nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG35 | SFLDEC005 | Assemble floristry products | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVG45 | SFLSOP007 | Interact with floristry customers | 25 | 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 |
| AVG49 | SFLSOP004 | Receive and store floristry stock | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG03 | SFLSOP003 | Recognise flower and plant materials | 40 | 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 two (2) units must be completed from the list below.
Please see packaging rules for a full list of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT92 | AHCNSY206 | Care for nursery plants | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG33 | SFLSOP006 | Display and merchandise floristry products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWW96 | SIRXSLS002 | Follow point-of-sale procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWX50 | SIRRFSA001 | Handle food safely in a retail environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCS34 | AHCNSY208 | Maintain indoor plants | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE15 | BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE03 | BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWW95 | SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP3 | SFL20115 | Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) | Qualification |
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