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 and realisation 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 product accordingly

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

literacy skills to read and comprehend complex documents that relate to floral design trends and sometimes 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 and technologies for floral designs and their use in various innovative floristry products

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

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

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

a range of formats for and inclusions of detailed 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 businesss 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 innovative 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 floristry product

ability to design and construct multiple and diverse innovative floristry products which must include those products outlined in the range statement To ensure consistency of performance ability to respond to different requirements and ability to use different techniques this must occur over a period of time and cover the construction of products of small to large scale using the complex construction techniques nominated in the range statement

development of innovative 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 innovative 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 innovative floristry designs

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

access to sites or event venues in which the candidate can assemble products for display

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 and construction 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 innovative floristry products in conjunction with an industry operator

project activities to develop and assess concepts and final designs for innovative 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 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

BSBCRTA Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

BSBDESA Research global design trends

BSBDES602A Research global design trends

BSBDESA Research and apply design theory

BSBDES701A Research and apply design theory

CUVCORB Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCRSB Select and prepare work for exhibitions

CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibitions

SFLDECA Style and manage an event

SFLDEC511A Style and manage an event

SITXCOMA Make presentations

SITXCOM005A Make presentations.

Innovative floristry products must include:

Audience for the floristry product may include:

Entrepreneurial attitudes may include:

Creative thinking techniques may include:

Elements of design must include:

Principles of design must include:

Problems may include:

Recordsof initial design concepts may include:

Testingand experimenting with styles, flower, plant and construction materials may involve:

Flower and plant materials must include:

Exploration of opportunities beyond the obvious may involve:

Detailed job specification may include:

Production resources may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Floristry constructiontechniques must include: