Required skills

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

critical thinking skills to facilitate rational and logical analysis of all input from self colleagues and any customer briefs or specifications

creative thinking skills to develop ideas and explore a range of design concepts

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 concepts and to adapt the style and components of the productaccordingly

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

literacy skills to read and comprehend complex documents that relate to floral design trends andsometimes unfamiliar and detailed product information documents including inhouse and supplier product sheets or manuals

writing skills to produce comprehensive records of all design concepts and comprehensive job specifications to be followed during the construction phase

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

Required knowledge

the intricacies of current and emerging trends for floral designs and their use in various complex floristry products

the intricate characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of design and their effects on the style and function of complex 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 intricacies 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 complex floristry products

the complexities 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 intricacies and use of an extensive range of floral construction techniques including new and emerging techniques for complex hand tied complex wired products especially those using decorative wiring techniques and those complex products using a base medium

the intricacies and use of an extensive range of flower and plant materials in order to select appropriate materials for the design of complex floristry products

the intricacies and use of an extensive range of ancillary floristry products presentation materials and wrapping techniques which enhance the design of complex floristry products

the essential features and use of fabrication and structural support components of complex floristry products

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

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

a range of formats for and inclusions of complex job specifications produced for use during the construction phase

the primary components of 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 their interrelationships and effects on the style and function of floristry products and the ability to continuously evaluate and modify the complex 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 final complex floristry product

ability to design multiple and diverse complex floristry products of small to large scale that must include the complex 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 complex floristry products of differing styles which use diverse complex construction techniques

development of complex floristry product designs that meet the requirements of multiple site environments to ensure that skills can be adapted to different display contexts

project or work activities conducted over a sufficient period so that the design can evolve through experimentation 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 or special or themed event to allow the candidate to fully and formally design complex products that sit within the parameters of the business project or event

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 complex floristry designs

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

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

use of current materials and technology 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 testing and experimenting with various design concepts

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

project activities to develop and assess concepts and final designs for complex floristry products for a local community organisation or an 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 concepts evaluation of the concepts to meet the product requirements amendments made throughout the process a suite of sketches that represent initial and evolving concepts and the final comprehensive job specifications prepared for the construction phase

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as copyright issues the elements and principles of design and any current or emerging trends for the floristry industry

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

CUVCORA Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR08A Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

SFLDECA Construct complex floristry products

SFLDEC408A Construct complex floristry products

SFLDECA Coordinate floristry productsfor a special occasion

SFLDEC409A Coordinate floristry productsfor a special occasion

SFLSOPA Prepare quotations for floristry products

SFLSOP308A Prepare quotations for floristry products.

Elements of design must include:

Principles of design must include:

The range of complex floristryproducts to be designed must include:

All proposed components may include:

A broad range of complex floristry products are subject to design and may include:

Problems may include:

Technologies, market and design trends may involve:

Flower and plant materials must include:

Testing and experiment with styles, flower and plant, construction and presentation materials and ancillary items may involve:

Ancillary items may include:

Presentation materials may include:

Records may include:

Creative and budgetary requirements may include:

Component elements may include:

Detailed job specification may include: