Required skills

correct use of personal protective equipment

safe and correct use of tools such as knives and pruners

recognition of spoilt and unsuitable flower and plant materials

safe handling techniques for toxic flower and plant materials and those treated with toxic substances such as fungicides and pesticides

correct handling techniques for a wide variety of flower plant and presentation materials and ancillary items commonly used when constructing hand tied floristry products to avoid spoilage of floristry stock

cleaning techniques for floristry construction areas

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

problem solving skills to identify any issues associated with the job specifications and to adapt the style and components of the product during the construction phase

communication skills to hold discussions with relevant personnel on job specifications and any problems that arise during the construction phase

literacy skills to read and comprehend sometimes unfamiliar and detailed job specifications for the construction of floristry products to read useby dates stock labels and to read and interpret organisational procedures

writing skills to make simple reports on such things as problems in meeting job specifications and unsuitable materials

numeracy skills to count items to be constructed and to calculate the components from the job specifications that make up each product

Required knowledge

the key characteristics of the elements and principles of design their key interrelationships and use in various hand tied 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 used for hand tied floristry products including decorative vegetative formallinear radial and parallel

the essential features and use of a wide variety of floral construction techniques for hand tied floristry products including

hand tied techniques for formal and informal structured and unstructured designs

wrapping and using ribbons and ties

packaging and protecting flower and plant materials

constructing presentation boxes eg glamour boxes cylinders

the essential features use and visual recognition of a wide variety of flower and plant materials in order to correctly select stock when constructing floristry products

the complementary nature of flower and plant materials in order to make any necessary changes to the design during the construction phase

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

the essential features of and safe practices for using common hazardous substances used by the floristry industry and in particular substances used by the organisation eg cleaning agents

the environmental impacts of preparing for and constructing hand tied 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

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances spoiled and diseased flower and plant materials and those that have a propensity to propagate weeds

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

ability to safely use floristry tools and hazardous substances

ability to correctly interpret the job specifications and to visually recognise and select the correct flower and plant materials

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

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

ability to construct multiple and diverse hand tied floristry products which must include the key floristry products outlined in the range statement using the nominated hand tied techniquesTo ensure consistency of performance ability to respond to different requirements and ability to use different techniquesthis must occur over a period of time and cover the construction of products of varying sizes and complexities

completion of construction activities 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 job specifications for a diverse range of floristry products to allow the candidate to interpret modify and construct a range of floristry products noting that the candidate may have also developed the design

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

a diverse comprehensive and commercial range of tools used during the construction of floristry products eg knives scissors secateurs staple guns

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

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 preparing for and constructing a range of floristry products

project activities to construct floristry products for a local community organisation or a small scale event delivered by the training college

evaluation of a range of floristry products constructed by the candidate

review of a comprehensive portfolio prepared by the candidate that documents the entire construction process inclusive of notes on the interpretation of the job specifications records of any problems encountered justifications for varying the design and an evaluation of the final constructed product

case studies to assess the ability to react to different problems that arise during the construction phase

exercises to allow the candidate to correctly identify a diverse range of flower and plant materials through visual recognition

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as the elements and principles of design minimal impact practices and the suitability of different techniques for different styles of product

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

SFLSOPA Recognise flower and plant materials

SFLSOP202A Recognise flower and plant materials

SFLDECA Maintain floristry tools and equipment

SFLDEC303A Maintain floristry tools and equipment

SFLDECA Design floristry products

SFLDEC302A Design floristry products.

Job specifications may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

All components may include:

Flower and plant materials must include:

Itemised job costing may include:

Ancillary items may include:

Presentation items may include:

Problems may include:

Spoilage of flower and plant materials may relate to:

Prepared and conditioned flower and plant materials may have been subject to:

Unsuitable materials may include:

Equipment and other construction components may include:

Hand tied techniques must include:

Key hand tied floristry products must include:

Elements of design must include:

Principles of design must include:

Wrapping and packaging materials may include: