List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Interpret the design and job specifications | 1.1 Interpret job specifications and itemised job costing. 1.2 Discuss, with relevant personnel, design and construction requirements including cost and production deadlines. 1.3 Read, view or discuss job specifications regularly during construction phase to comply with product requirements. |
2. Plan the production stages. | 2.1 Prepare a production plan for construction and display. 2.2 Source and roster staff for construction of complex floristry products. 2.3 Source, purchase or hire fabrication and structural support requirements according to job specifications and costing. |
3. Select flower and plant materials and ancillary items. | 3.1 Recognise and select ancillary items, flower, plant and presentation materials according to job specifications and costing. 3.2 Sort items in preparation for construction. 3.3 Identify potential problems for meeting design requirements and adjust as required. |
4. Prepare to construct the floristry product. | 4.1 Use floristry tools, equipment and hazardous substances safely and use personal protective equipment to avoid injury. 4.2 Clean product construction area to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials. 4.3 Check flower and plant materials have been correctly prepared and conditioned. 4.4 Recognise, rectify and report any spoilt materials. 4.5 Select tools and equipment and other construction components. 4.6 Use energy and water resources efficiently during preparation and construction to reduce negative environmental impacts. |
5. Construct complex floral designs. | 5.1 Select appropriate floristry techniques according to job specifications. 5.2 Coordinate staff involved in team construction of complex floristry products. 5.3 Produce complex floristry products considering and applying elements and principles of design. 5.4 Determine and use appropriate support methods. 5.5 Secure all components of complex floristry products according to job specifications. 5.6 Evaluate and modify the floral design according to need, considering and applying elements and principles of design. |
6. Finalise and evaluate the complex floristry product. | 6.1 Attach and secure ancillary and presentation items to floral product. 6.2 Select and use wrapping and packaging materials according to job specifications and make required adjustments to enhance or protect presentation. 6.3 Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts. 6.4 Review and evaluate the complex floristry product for compliance with job specifications, for technical and aesthetic quality and make required adjustments. 6.5 Consider and apply elements and principles of design when wrapping, packing and altering the complex floristry product. 6.6 Prepare basic reports to justify variations to original design and to inform future improvements. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
correctly interpret designs and follow job specifications to construct these types of complex floristry products which must be of consistent quality:
two custom-made complex floristry products in response to customer briefs
products fully constructed and displayed on-site at the floristry business:
one complex display or stock item
one complex window display
one large scale corporate display including components constructed off-site at the floristry business and assembled and displayed at corporate site
themed displays for an event including components constructed off-site at the floristry business and assembled and displayed at event venue
adapt to different display contexts by constructing complex floristry products in three different site environments
construct complex floristry products using these techniques across the above suite of products:
complex and other base medium construction techniques
complex and other hand tied techniques
complex, decorative and other wired floristry techniques
integrated hand tied, wired and base medium construction techniques
new and emerging techniques
use fresh and dry flower and plant materials across the above suite of products:
non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas
Australian species.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
intricate characteristics and interrelationships of elements and principles of design and use in complex floristry products:
elements of design:
texture
form
colour
space
line
principles of design:
harmony
rhythm
balance
dominance
scale
proportion
contrast
intricacies and use of these design guidelines or forms and categories for complex floristry products:
decorative
vegetative
formal-linear
radial
parallel
intricacies and use of these floral construction techniques for complex products:
complex and other base medium construction techniques
complex and other hand tied techniques
complex, decorative and other wired floristry techniques
integrated hand tied, wired and base medium construction techniques
new and emerging techniques
techniques for:
wrapping for enhancement
packaging and protecting flower and plant materials
packaging and protecting partially constructed displays during transportation
intricacies and use of an extensive range of fresh and dry flower and plant materials:
non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas
Australian species
features of spoilt and unsuitable flower and plant materials
complementary nature of flower and plant materials to modify design during construction
handling techniques to avoid spoilage of ancillary items, flower, plant and presentation materials
intricacies and use of an extensive range of ancillary floristry products and presentation materials used to enhance complex floristry products
essential features and use of fabrication and structural support components of complex floristry products
staffing requirements to service the construction of complex floristry products
a range of formats for and inclusions of production plans for complex floristry products
types and correct use of personal protection equipment for constructing floristry products
safe handling techniques for:
toxic flower and plant materials
flower and plant materials treated with toxic fungicides and pesticides
cleaning products
floristry tools
cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning products for floristry construction areas
cleaning products:
role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
safe practices for storing
environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste
potential environmental and site impacts of constructing complex floristry products and practices for:
reducing water and energy use
reducing wastage of floristry raw materials
environmentally sound disposal methods for these types of floristry construction waste:
wrapping and packaging materials
recyclable materials
spoiled and diseased flower and plant materials
flower and plant materials that have a propensity to propagate weeds.
Skills must be demonstrated in a floristry design, preparation and product construction and display environment. This can be:
an industry workplace or event venue or site
a simulated industry environment. This can include event venues and sites operated within a training organisation such as function rooms, restaurants, outdoor courtyards, gardens or exhibition areas.
Assessment must ensure use of:
a commercial range of these floristry tools and equipment:
decorative containers and vessels
cutting tools:
knives
scissors
rose de-thorners
secateurs
floral foam products for fresh and dry flower and plant materials
fabrication and structural supports
a diverse, commercial range of fresh and dry flower and plant materials:
non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas
Australian species
a diverse, commercial range of:
cleaning products
ancillary items
wrapping and packaging materials
comprehensive job specifications for the required range of complex floristry products
templates to record production plans and rosters
cleaning product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
a team of other florists with whom the individual can interact to coordinate production team outcomes; florists can be:
florists in an industry workplace or
people who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation
assessment activities that allow the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to construct floristry products within nominated deadlines.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:
hold a qualification or Statement of Attainment in Floristry which includes this unit of competency or equivalent; and
have worked as a florist in the industry for at least three years where they have applied this unit of competency or equivalent.