Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clean tools and equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of floristry tools and equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
- Remove residual flower and plant materials from tools and equipment using appropriate cleaning agents.
- Clean, sterilise or disinfect tools before and after use to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
- Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of waste to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- Identify maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.
- Maintain tools.
- Complete work periodically to restore equipment to optimum working condition.
- Use equipment safety guards and personal protective equipment when maintaining tools and equipment.
- Complete minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Check tools and equipment regularly and replace consumable items.
- Refer complex repairs to technical specialists in consultation with relevant personnel.
- Organise technical specialists to complete scheduled maintenance.
- Complete maintenance documents.
- Store tools and equipment.