This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and sustain effective work health and safety management practices for a floristry business. It requires the ability to establish and review systems, policies and procedures designed to ensure a safe workplace.
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 senior florists who work independently and take a lead role in coordinating the day-to-day team, operational and business activities of small floristry businesses.
This unit incorporates the requirement, under state or territory Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Work Health and Safety (WHS) law, for businesses to take a systematic approach for managing the safety of their employees and others in the workplace. No occupational licensing, certification or other legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.