Floristry Continuous Improvement
Service Skills Australia is currently conducting a project for the continuous improvement of the WRF04 Floristry Training Package. The continuous improvement of this training package provides the opportunity for industry, training organisations, employers, employees and anyone else with an interest in this training package to be involved and provide input into the further skills and knowledge requirements of the floristry industry.
Thank you to all of the stakeholders who provided feedback during the updating of the floristry qualifications and units. The final draft is currently going through quality assurance to ensure equitable access of a final edited product.
The final drafts along with the case for endorsement will be available for your information on the Service Skills Australia website as the endorsement process progresses.
To discuss this project please contact Karen Banks on 02 8243 1200 or email kbanks@serviceskills.com.au
Background
Phase one
Phase one of the review involved research and analysis of the training package to evaluate its currency and relevance for industry and to address any barriers that inhibit their quality implementation. A report was developed based on the information received that includes recommendations on improvements to be made to the training package.
Phase two
In June 2008, Service Skills Australia commenced Phase two of the continuous improvement of the training package. The key tasks of Phase two include:
- Revision of the training package based on the further exploration of the recommendations from Phase one
- Development of strategies to address any identified impediments to the implementation of the training package
- Documented validation of the revised training package
How to get involved
| August - October 2008 | Phase Two Information Sessions: Service Skills Australia will hold public information sessions in each state/territory to brief stakeholders on the Phase 2 process and clarify and further explore specific Phase 1 recommendations. |
| October - November 2008 | Content Development: Service Skills Australia will establish a panel of content specialists to provide detailed input on current industry practice and skill requirements, to inform the revision of units and qualifications. Our technical writers will work closely with the content specialists to review the content of the training package. |
| December 2008 - March 2009 | Online Feedback: The draft training package will be available for consultation and validation from December 2008 through to March 2009. During this time, all draft components will be available for feedback from stakeholders. It will be available for viewing on the Training Package Feedback Register, or available on CD-ROM upon request. |
| March 2009 | Consultation Workshops: Service Skills Australia will hold validation workshops in all states and territories to detail the changes and gather feedback on the drafts. These workshops will be promoted in the newsletter, on the website, and through state and territory industry advisory bodies. |
| September 2009 | Draft qualifications available: Service Skills Australia will make the first draft qualifications available for feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders will be encouraged to provide feedback via the online feedback register, email, phone and teleconference |
| February 2010 | Drafts online: The draft training package and associated documentation will be available on the Service Skills Australia website throughout this period as we finalise the draft components for formal endorsement by the National Quality Council. |
Training Package Reference Group
The first meeting of the Phase 2 Floristry Training Package Reference Group (TPRG) was held on Friday 27 June 2008. It is the role of the TRPG to:
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to project work to ensure it is managed effectively and ethically
- Provide views and feedback on behalf of the sector/organisation they represent
- Ensure that there is appropriate consultation with all relevant stakeholders
- Support and facilitate communication and consultation with industry, including other members of their organisation, association members and other industry networks
- Ensure that the project produces a high quality product that meets industry needs.
Membership for the TPRG is predominantly industry focused. However Service Skills Australia have acknowledged that a significant portion of the industry who are familiar with the training package are also sessional trainers.
The following table outlines representation on the TPRG:
| Name | Representing |
| Ian Blandthorn (Chair) | Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees Association |
| James Stevens | Roses Only |
| Eva-Marie Herb-Goodwin | Flowers Design School |
| Christina Lewis | Professional Florists Association NSW |
| Ewan McKenzie | Walsh's Florist |
| Mark Pampling | Alstonville Florists |
| Alan Randell-Smith | Australian Florists and Allied Trader Association |
