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Receive and store floristry stock

Receive and store floristry stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLSOP004
State Code
AVG49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
01/02/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to receive and store all types of floristry stock including flowers, plant materials, perishable and non-perishable ancillary merchandise. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of stock handling and storage areas, check and take delivery of floristry stock and appropriately store, rotate and maintain the quality of stock items.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to operational personnel who work with very little independence and under close supervision. However, in a small floristry business senior florists also undertake this function.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain cleanliness of stock handling and storage areas.
  • 1.1. Clean and maintain stock handling and storage areas to avoid spoilage of flowers, plant materials and ancillary merchandise.
  • 1.2. Use hazardous substances safely and wear personal protective equipment when cleaning and handling stock.
  • 1.3. Use energy and water resources efficiently to reduce negative environmental impacts.
2. Take delivery of floristry stock.
  • 2.1. Check incoming floristry stock against orders and delivery documentation.
  • 2.2. Identify, record and report discrepancies.
  • 2.3. Record details for special orders and any licensed floristry stock.
  • 2.4. Unpack and handle flower and plant materials carefully to avoid personal health issues and spoilage.
  • 2.5. Inspect items for pests and diseases, damage, quality, use by dates, apply selection criteria and record spoilt materials
3. Store and record floristry stock.
  • 3.1. Choose and prepare correct environmental conditions for storage of flower and plant materials and perishable merchandise.
  • 3.2. Store stock promptly in appropriate location.
  • 3.3. Use safe manual handling techniques when moving and storing stock to avoid personal injury.
  • 3.4. Use appropriate technology and procedures to maintain accurate records of stock.
4. Maintain, rotate and dispose of stock.
  • 4.1. Check and adjust environmental conditions of storage areas regularly to maintain floristry stock at optimum quality.
  • 4.2. Rotate stored flower and plant materials and ancillary merchandise for maximum use according to vase life and expiration dates.
  • 4.3. Dispose of excess and spoilt stock, hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts.
  • 4.4. Update stock control systems.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7689 SFLSOP203A Receive and store floristry stock Unit of competency