Required skills

drawing skills to sketch or digitally represent floral designs that will clearly represent and communicate the concept to others

evaluation skills to consider the merits of all input from self colleagues and any customer briefs or specifications

creative thinking skills to develop ideas and explore a range of floral designs

selfmanagement time management planning and organisational skills to complete the design of the floristry product within deadlines

problem solving skills to identify any issues associated with initial and ongoing design ideas and to adapt the style and components of the product accordingly

communication skills including active listening and open and closed questioning to discuss the design with customers and others involved in the business and the design process

literacy skills to read and comprehend the content of sometimes unfamiliar and detailed product information documents including inhouse and supplier product sheets or manuals

writing skills to produce detailed records of all designs and to record detailed job specifications to be followed during the construction phase

numeracy skills to interpret budgetary constraints and any quotations provided to the customer and to calculate the time required to construct the floristry product

Required knowledge

the key features of current and emerging trends for floral designs and their use in various floristry products

the key characteristics of the elements and principles of design their key interrelationships and effects on the style and function of various key and frequently sold floristry products

The elements of design include

texture

form

colour

space

line

The principles of design include

harmony

rhythm

balance

dominance

scale

proportion

contrast

the essential features and use of a wide variety of design guidelines or forms and categories including decorative vegetative formallinear radial and parallel and their effects on the style and function of various key and frequently sold floristry products

the key characteristics of the colour wheel to explore the use of colour and determine colour combinations

the complementary nature of various varieties of flowers including the integration of Australian wildflowers and foliage with commonly used varieties and exotics

the essential features and use of a wide variety of floral construction techniques for hand tied wired products and those using a base medium

the essential features and use of a wide variety of flower and plant materials in order to select appropriate materials for the design of floristry products

the essential features and use of a wide variety of ancillary floristry products presentation materials and wrapping techniques which enhance the design of the floristry products

any requirements to comply with the current style or themed floristry product base for the business industry sector or special occasion

any special requirements applicable to a venue where the floristry product will be used or displayed eg spatial

a range of formats forand inclusions ofjob specifications produced for use during the construction phase

the primary componentsof copyright and intellectual property laws that relate to the design of floristry products This would include the business rights over original designs and its responsibility to comply with laws that protect copyrighted products

the environmental impacts of constructing and maintaining floristry products and minimal impact practices to reduce these especially those that relate to resource water and energy use and to the use of floristry raw materials

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

knowledge of copyright and intellectual property legislation relevant to floristry designs

knowledge of the elements and principles of design and their interrelationships and their effects on the style and function of floristry products and the ability to continuously evaluate and modify the floral design in line with these elements and principles

ability to identify and resolve throughout the design phase problems that may impact on the style function and construction of the floristry product

ability to design multiple and diverse key and frequently sold floristry productswhich must include the key floristry products outlined in the range statement To ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different requirements this must occur over a period of time and cover the design of products of varying sizes and complexities using diverse construction techniques

project or work activities conducted over a sufficient period so that the design can evolve through trial and evaluation however this must be achieved within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or the organisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to comprehensive and sufficient information about a floristry business project and or special occasion to allow the candidate to design products that sit within the parameters of the business project and or special occasion

access to a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting floristry designs

the design of floristry products within a floristry design preparation and product construction environment

access to a diverse comprehensive and commercial product range of flowers plant materials cleaning agents preservatives conditioning agents and construction ancillary and presentation items that can be used during the design process

use of current materials and technology required to sketch or photograph designs

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate trialling and discovering design ideas

project activities to develop and assess initial and final designs for floristry products in conjunction with an industry operator

project activities to develop and assess initial and final designs for floristry products for a local community organisation or a small scale event delivered by the training college

review of a comprehensive portfolio prepared by the candidate that documents the entire design process inclusive of notes on original and evolving ideas evaluation of the ideas to meet the product requirements amendments made throughout the design process a suite of sketches that represent initial and evolving ideas and job specifications prepared for the construction phase

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as copyright issues and the elements and principles of design

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBDESA Explore the use of colour

BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour

BSBDESA Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

CUVCORB Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

SFLDECA Construct hand tied floristry products

SFLDEC304A Construct hand tied floristry products

SFLDECA Construct wired floristry products

SFLDEC305A Construct wired floristry products

SFLDECA Construct floristry products with a base medium

SFLDEC36A Construct floristry products with a base medium

SFLSOPA Source information on floristry products and services

SFLSOP201A Source information on floristry products and services

SFLSOPA Prepare quotations for floristry products

SFLSOP308A Prepare quotations for floristry products.

Elements of design must include:

Principles of design must include:

All proposed components may include:

The range of key and frequently sold floristry products to be designed must include:

There is a broad range of key floristry product subject to design and this may include:

Problems may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Trial of styles, flower and plant, construction and presentation materials may involve:

Flower and Plant materials must include:

Ancillary items may include:

Presentation materials may include:

Records may include:

Creative and costing requirements may include:

Component elements may include:

Job specification may include: